Dale E. Wolf
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Dale Edward Wolf (born September 6, 1924) is an American businessman and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He is veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served as Lieutenant Governor of Delaware and Acting Governor of Delaware.
Early life and family
Wolf was born September 6, 1924 at Kearney, Nebraska the son of Harry and Irene Wolf. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska with a degree in Agriculture. During World War II, he served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart at the Battle of Okinawa. He married Clarice Elaine Marshall in 1945 and has four children, Janet Lynn, Glenda Elaine, Thomas Marshall, and James Dale.Professional career
After the war, he received his Ph.D. in agriculture from Rutgers University and took a position with the agriculture research division of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. He became the Chairman of the Board of DuPont's Pharmaceutical Business and Group Vice President of the Agriculture business.He left DuPont in 1987 to accept an appointment from Governor Michael N. Castle as State Director of Development, responsible for the capital budget, housing for the poor, tourism and economic development.
Political career
In 1988 he won election as Lieutenant Governor by defeating Gary Hindes. He served one term from January 20, 1989 to December 31, 1992, became Acting Governor upon the resignation of Governor Michael N. Castle, and served the remaining 20 days of his second term from December 31, 1992 to January 19, 1993.Later career
He later served as Chairman of Daynel International, a consultant group that assists companies interested in doing business in China, as well as various capacities with other groups involved in agriculture biotechnology.
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|bgcolor=#FFE8E8 |Dale E. Wolf
|bgcolor=#FFE8E8 |Republican
|bgcolor=#FFE8E8 |128,144
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|bgcolor=#DDEEFF |Gary E. Hindes
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|bgcolor=#DDEEFF |111,240
|bgcolor=#DDEEFF |46%
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