Ben (Bernard) A. Riehle, Democratic representative of the First District, Marathon County, was born in that county's Town of Rietbrock, 15 May 1897. After completing an eighth grade education, Riehle operated a dairy farm and was associated with a number of milk, cheese, beef, and livestock cooperatives. He served in the Army during World War I, and later was a member of the county board (1941-1942). Riehle was first elected to the Assembly in 1954, and served until his death on 27 November 1967. His committee assignments included joint finance, state institutions visiting, interstate cooperation, agriculture, and assembly printing.
