Background
Johnson, Lester was born in 1901 in Brandon, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John E. Johnson.
Johnson, Lester was born in 1901 in Brandon, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John E. Johnson.
Student Lawrence College, 2 years. Degree in commerce University of Wisconsin, 1921, Bachelor of Laws, 1941, married Violet Graunke (deceased August 10, 1953).
Assisted father in business, 1924-1934. Chief clerk of assembly, 1935-1939. Practiced in Black River Falls, Wisconsin.
With state bank commission, 1942. Elected district attorney, Jackson County, 1942 and 1944 (as Progressive), and 1952 (as Democrat). Member 83d Congress, 9th Wisconsin District, elected to fill vacancy caused by death of Merlin Hull, also member 83d-88th congresses, chairman dairy subcommittee, agriculture committee, 1959.
Commissioner United States Bureau Customs.
Member 83d Congress, 9th Wisconsin District, elected to fill vacancy caused by death of Merlin Hull, also.
Married second, Marjorie Gray, November 9, 1954. Children: Mary Jane and Jone (twins).