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Bruce Peloquin
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 23rd district
In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1979
Preceded by	Holger Rasmusen
Succeeded by	Marvin J. Roshell
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Chippewa County district
In office January 4, 1965 – January 3, 1971
Preceded by	Edgar E. Lien
Succeeded by	Terry A. Willkom
Personal details
Born	(1936-11-03)November 3, 1936 Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	October 2, 2024(2024-10-02) (aged 87) Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Nancy Langlois ​ (m. 1982)​
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Bruce S. Peloquin (November 3, 1936 – October 2, 2024) was an American businessman and Democratic politician from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin Senate for eight years and served six years in the State Assembly.

Biography

Peloquin was born on November 3, 1936, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and became a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Society of the Holy Name. Peloquin was married with three children. Peloquin died on October 2, 2024 at the age of 87.

Career

Peloquin was a member of the Senate from the 23rd District during the 1971, 1973, 1975 and 1977 sessions. He was elected to the Assembly in 1964, 1966 and 1968. Additionally, Peloquin was a member of the Chippewa County, Wisconsin Board from 1964 to 1966. He was a Democrat.