Alva Garey

Alva Edward Garey (June 2, 1883 – September 9, 1917) was an American educator, soldier, and politician.

Garey was born on June 2, 1883 in Edgerton, Wisconsin. He received his bachelor's degree from Milton College], his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and his law degree from the University of Georgia. Garey taught in high schools and at Milton College. He also practiced law in Edgerton. During World War I and World War II, Garey served in the United States Army. After the war, he transferred to the United States Army Reserve, eventually reaching the rank of colonel. Wisconsin Governor Philip La Follette appointed Garey Wisconsin state director of personnel and he instituted reforms for the Wisconsin civil service. In 1936, Garey was one of the founders of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Garey died on September 9, 1971 in a nursing home in Monona, Wisconsin.

Garey represented the 15th district of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1923 to 1926. He was a Republican.