Middleton, WI

Bonnie Kleczka was married to the late Congressman Jerry Kleczka for 39 years. During the time that Jerry served in Congress, he was involved with the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Les Aspin Internship program since its foundation in 1988. In 2005, when Jerry retired from Congress after twenty years of service, he generously donated his entire campaign fund to be used to create the Kleczka Internship Fund. The mission was to continue to provide opportunities for local students to gain experience and exposure working in government and public service. Jerry was a dedicated public servant and was extremely proud of this important mission until his passing in 2017. Bonnie proudly carries on her husband’s commitment to helping students access life-changing internship opportunities in local public policy.