Keefe, Sr., John B.
House 1967-72 (District 29B); Senate 1973-82 (District 40)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/28/1928
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
3/11/1997
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Hopkins
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
Washburn High School, Minneapolis; Secondary; Graduate
Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.A.;
William Mitchell College of Law; LL.B.; 1950s
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Judge:
Hopkins, Minnesota (Municipal Judge);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Minnetonka and Hopkins, Minnesota (Minnetonka-Hopkins Recreation Commission, City Commissioner of Recreation, Park Board);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Army;
1946 to 1947
County Board/Commissioner:
Hennepin County, Minnesota (County Commissioner);
1984 to 1994
[Elected]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Rosemary
Children:
Four children: John B. Jr., and Stephen or Steven (sons); Lynn, and Lisa (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Republican Party.
The Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1967-68 lists May 20 as his birthdate. All the Official Directories of the Minnesota Legislature and the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1977-78 list May 28. His grave marker lists May 28.
He died of a heart attack at his condo in North Key Largo, Florida. He is interred in Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975.
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Commerce
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Commerce: Insurance
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Finance
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Finance: Education
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Law Revision
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Judiciary: Privacy
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Judiciary: Real Estate Law
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Rules and Administration
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Rules and Administration: Personnel
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/2/1976
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Finance
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Finance: Education
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Finance: Health, Welfare and Corrections
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General Legislation and Administrative Rules
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Health, Welfare and Corrections
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Criminal Law
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Judiciary: Privacy
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Veterans' Affairs
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/2/1976
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/4/1977 to 1/5/1981
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Finance
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Finance: Education
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Health, Welfare and Corrections
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Criminal Law
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Judiciary: Privacy
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Independent Republican Caucus
Committees:
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Health, Welfare and Corrections
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Health, Welfare and Corrections: Health
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Criminal Law and Corrections
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Judiciary: Revisor's Bill
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Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
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Metropolitan and Urban Affairs: Land Use and Physical Development
Body: Senate
District: 40
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/3/1977
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Judiciary
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Judiciary: Judicial Administration
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Judiciary: Judiciary
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Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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City Government
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Financial Institutions
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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Higher Education
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Judiciary
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Local Government
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Transportation
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Crime Prevention
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Financial Institutions and Securities
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Judiciary
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Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
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Municipal Affairs
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Regulated Industries and Utilities
Body: House
District: 29B
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Hopkins
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Lawyer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Claims
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Judiciary
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Labor-Management Relations
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Motor Vehicles
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University and College