William Zander
William Zander was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Biography. Zander was born on July 17, 1844 in Tessin, then in the German Confederation. He died on July 27, 1919. Zander, Wisconsin is named after his brother, Helmuth. Career. Zander was a member of the Assembly in 1879. Other positions he held include Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat.