Chauncey W. Yockey (March 28, 1877 – November 28, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician.
Yockey was born in Waupun, Wisconsin[1] on March 28, 1877,[2][3][4] the son of William Henry Yockey (1853–1917) and Ella B. Yockey (née McHugh, 1854–1921). He grew up in Escanaba, Michigan[1] and graduated from St. Joseph's High School.[2] Yockey received his bachelor's degree from St. Mary's College in Dayton, Ohio (now the University of Dayton) and his law degree from the Notre Dame Law School.[1][2] Yockey died at Saint Camillus Hospital in Milwaukee from a heart ailment.[1][2][5]
Yockey practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in partnership with his brother, Edward.[2] Yockey served on the Milwaukee Common Council and on the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission. In 1911, Yockey served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican.[6] Yockey was active in the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and served as the Exalted Ruler of the Milwaukee Lodge for seventeen years, and a former Exalted Ruler of the Wisconsin State Association.[2] Wisconsin Governor Philip La Follette appointed Yockey the official greeter for the state of Wisconsin. He was also the official greeter for the city of Milwaukee.[1]