Byron F. Wackett, a prominent Republican Wisconsin legislator for 24 years, was born 12 March 1912 in Randolph, Wisconsin. He was educated in Randolph public schools prior to working as a salesman. Since 1933 Wackett has owned and operated a service station in Watertown. His political career began with his election as mayor of Watertown in 1946, a post which he held until 1950. Two years later he was elected to the State Assembly to represent Jefferson County. (After redistricting, Wackett represented the 39th District.)
In the Assembly Wackett served on a number of committees, including the powerful joint committee on finance. He served seven terms on this committee, and was assembly chairman in 1967 and 1969, when Republicans controlled the Assembly. Some of Wackett's other important committee assignments included the board on government operations, legislative council, and state claims board. Wackett did not run for reelection in 1976.
