title: Ronald H. Lingren
text: # Ronald H. Lingren
  
  Ronald H. Lingren (June 26, 1935 – June 1, 2015) was an American academic and politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
  
  ## Early life and education
  
  Lingren was born in Gowrie, Iowa. His father was a farmer and his mother was a teacher. Lindgren was one of four children. He earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Iowa.
  
  ## Career
  
  After earning his doctorate, Lingren became a member of the faculty of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He was also a member of the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve Command.
  
  Lingren was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1974, defeating incumbent John H. Niebler, and was re-elected in 1976 and 1978. He was a Democrat.
  
  Lingren had two children. He died in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
  
  