William Zander was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
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.
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.