Sandra Casber Wise

Sandra Casber Wise
Born Sandra Casber
(1946-07-03)July 3, 1946
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nationality American
Education Macalester College
University of Minnesota Law School
Occupation Lawyer
Known for First lady of West Virginia, 2001-05

Sandra Casber Wise is the wife of former Governor of West Virginia Bob Wise of West Virginia and served as that state's First Lady from 2001-2005. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 3, 1946. She earned a degree in political science from Macalester College and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. While working as a subcommittee lawyer with the United States House Committee on Ways and Means in the early 1980s, she met her future husband, Bob Wise. They married on July 28, 1984.[1] While first lady, she traveled around the state to promote child literacy and to combat underage drinking.[2]

References

  1. "Sandra Casber Is Wed To Rep. Robert Wise," New York Times, Published: July 29, 1984
  2. "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Hovah Hall Underwood
First Lady of West Virginia
2001 2005
Succeeded by
Gayle Conelly Manchin
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