Valentine P. Rath

Valentine P. Rath was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Rath was born on February 15, 1860, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Later, he moved to Price, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
On May 15, 1890, Rath married Madelen Mary Friederich. They would have six children, four of whom would serve in World War I.
He died on February 25, 1941.

Career

Rath was a member of the Assembly twice. First, from 1903 to 1924 and second, from 1933 to 1938. Additionally, he was Chairman, Assessor and Clerk of Price and Clerk of Langlade County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat.