Walter L. Ward Jr. (born October 28, 1943) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Early life Ward was born on October 28, 1943, in Camp Forrest in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He graduated from the Rufus King International School - High School Campus before attending Milwaukee Area Technical College, the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and Marquette University. Career Ward served in the Wisconsin Assembly from 1973 to 1981 and was a Democrat. He was charged with sexual assault and was defeated in the next election. He was then accused of 85 election law violations for transferring funds from his campaign fund to his personal accounts. He was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days in jail. (1980) References People from Tullahoma, Tennessee Politicians from Milwaukee Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly Milwaukee Area Technical College alumni University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee alumni Marquette University alumni 1943 births Living people Wisconsin politicians convicted of crimes Rufus King International High School alumni