Fred Zimmerman would die on December 14, 1954, prior to being sworn in for the next term. Glenn M. Wise was appointed on January 3, 1955 to fill the vacancy for the full term. Louis Allis was appointed on December 16, 1954 to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term.
Source for Popular Vote data: Wisconsin Board of State Canvassers, "Secretary of State," Statement of Board of State Canvassers for State Officers General Election - 1954 (Madison, 1954)