William C. Vandenberg Sr. (October 3, 1884 – June 9, 1971) was the 49th lieutenant governor of Michigan.
William C. Vandenberg
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| 49th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office 1951–1953 | |
| Governor | G. Mennen Williams |
| Preceded by | John W. Connolly |
| Succeeded by | Clarence A. Reid |
| Member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. McKee |
| Succeeded by | Frank E. McKee |
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| Born | (1884-10-03)October 3, 1884 Holland, Michigan, US |
| Died | June 9, 1971(1971-06-09) (aged 86) Holland, Michigan, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Florence |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Holland High School Voorheis' Business College |
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Vandenberg was born on October 3, 1884, in Holland, Michigan. Vandenberg graduated Holland High School in 1904, and then started to attend Voorheis' Business College in Indianapolis, Indiana.[1]
Vandenberg founded the Vandenburg Oil Company and oversaw its function from 1919 until it closed in 1946.[2] Vandenberg was served as a member of the Michigan Senate from the 23rd district from 1945 to 1950.[3] From 1951 to 1953, Vandenberg served as the lieutenant governor. In 1952, Vandenberg was a failed candidate in the Republican primary for the 1952 Michigan gubernatorial election.[4]
Vandenberg married Florence Fairbanks in 1909. Together they had two children. Vandenberg was Methodist.[3]
Vandenberg died of a heart attack on June 9, 1971, in Holland, Michigan. Vandenberg was dead upon arrival at Holland Hospital.[3] Vandenberg is interred at the Pilgrim Home Cemetery in Holland, Michigan.[5]
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Michigan 1950 |
Succeeded by |