Herman J. Severson

Herman John Severson (November 19, 1869 – September 2, 1950) was an American politician and jurist.

Born in the Town of Christiana, Dane County, Wisconsin, Severson grew up on his father's farm and thenwent to Stoughton Normal Institute, Red Wing College, Drake University and then received his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School. He also taught school and was principal of a school in London, Wisconsin. Severson practiced law in Iola, Wisconsin and was district attorney of Waupaca County, Wisconsin from 1908 to 1916 and was a Republican. Severson was president of the Iola State Bank and the Herald Publishing Company. Then from 1918 to 1938, Severson served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was involved with the Wisconsin Progressive Party. In 1938, Severson was elected a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge and served until 1950, when he died in office. Severson died in Iola, Wisconsin.