Russell W. Peterson
Former Governor of Delaware
Russell Wilbur Peterson was an American scientist and politician from Wilmington, Delaware. He served as Governor of Delaware as a member of the Republican Party. An influential environmentalist, he served as chairman of the Council on... Wikipedia
Born: October 3, 1916, Portage, WI
Died: February 21, 2011 (age 94 years), Centerville, DE
Spouse: June Jenkins (m. 1995–2011) and Lillian Turner (m. 1937)
Books: Russell W. Peterson, Rebel with a conscience, Delaware, and more
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Governor of Delaware (1969–1973)
Education: University of Wisconsin-Madison