John E. Reilly, Jr.

John E. Reilly, Jr. (December 20, 1902 – December 5, 1963) was an American legislator, lawyer, and jurist.

Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Reilly went to Marquette Academy (now Marquette University High School). Reilly received his law degree from University of Washington School of Law, in 1928, and then practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He lived in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Reilly served in the United States Army during World War II and was on the Allied War Crime Commission. Reilly served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1951 until December 31, 1953, when Governor Walter Kohler, Jr. appointed Reilly Judge of Milwaukee County Civil Court. He served as judge for six months until he lost a primary election for Wisconsin civil court judge. In 1959, Reilly was appointed Milwaukee Court Court Commissioner Reilly was a Republican. Reilly died of lung cancer at the Wood Veterans Administration Hospital.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ↑ 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1954,' Biographical Sketch of John E. Reilly, Jr., pg. 57
  2. ↑ 'John E. Reilly, Ex-Judge, Legislator - Tosa Man Served in Wisconsin Assembly for Two Terms, Appointed to Bench in 1953,' The Milwaukee Journal, December 6, 1963, Part 1, pg. 27


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