Thomas Schweigert
55th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
Acting
In office 1970–1971
Governor	William G. Milliken
Preceded by	William G. Milliken
Succeeded by	James H. Brickley
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 37th district
In office January 1, 1961 – December 31, 1970
Preceded by	Frank Andrews
Succeeded by	Robert William Davis
Constituency	29th district (1961–1964)
Personal details
Born	September 29, 1917 Detroit, Michigan
Died	July 9, 2001 (aged 83) Petoskey, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Peggy
Children	3
Education	Michigan State University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

Thomas F. Schweigert (September 29, 1917 – July 9, 2001) was an American politician who served as a member of the Michigan Senate and as acting lieutenant governor of Michigan.

Early life and education

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Schweigert attended Highland Park Community High School. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in forestry.^[1]

Career

Schweigert began his career United States Forest Service before founding a private forestry management company. He served in the United States Army during World War II.

He served on the Emmet County, Michigan Board of Commissioners. Schweigert then served in the Michigan State Senate from 1961 to 1971 as a Republican. Schweigert was President of the Michigan Senate and acting lieutenant governor of Michigan in 1969, serving under Governor William G. Milliken.^[2]

Personal life

Schweigert and his wife, Peggy, had three children. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist. Schweigert died in Petoskey, Michigan.^[3][4]