Thomas Atkinson was Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin

Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Biography

Atkinson was born on March 9, 1928. He would serve in the United States Navy

United States Navy

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 during World War II

World War II

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 and attend the University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno

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. Atkinson married Patricia Liebergen and had six children. He passed away from cancer

Cancer

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on June 10, 1988.

Political career

After serving as an alderman and supervisor, Atkinson became Mayor in 1973 and held office until 1975. He also ran unsuccessfully for Mayor in 1979 and 1987.