title: Thomas Atkinson (Wisconsin politician)
text: # Thomas Atkinson (Wisconsin politician)
  
  Thomas Atkinson (March 9, 1928 – June 10, 1988) was Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
  
  ## Biography
  
  Atkinson was born on March 9, 1928. He would serve in the United States Navy during World War II and attend the University of Nevada, Reno. Atkinson married Patricia Liebergen and had six children. He died from cancer on June 10, 1988.
  
  ## Political career
  
  After serving as an alderman and supervisor, Atkinson became Mayor in 1973 and held office until 1975. He also ran unsuccessfully for Mayor in 1979 and 1987.
  
  