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Renner, Sr., Robert G. "Bob"

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Map of Walker
Walker, MN

House 1957-62 (District 52); House 1963-66 (District 58); House 1967-69 (District 58A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Cass, Itasca

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 04/02/1923 Date of Death: 03/01/2005
Birth Place: Nevis, Minnesota Birth County: Hubbard Birth Country: United States
Other Names: Bob
Gender:  Male Religion:  Catholic
City of Residence (when first elected):  Walker

Occupation (when first elected):  Attorney at Law

EDUCATION

St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; B.A.; Economics
Georgetown University; LL.B.; 1949

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

MilitaryUnited States Armed Forces, Tank Destroyer Battallion (World War II, Europe, Corporal) ??/??/194? to ??/??/19??
County AttorneyCass County, Minnesota (Assistant County Attorney) ??/??/1950 to ??/??/1953
U.S. AttorneyMinnesota (Appointed by President Richard Nixon)Appointed08/19/1969 to 06/01/1977
JudgeUnited States Federal Magistrate (Appointed by Minnesota Federal Judges)Appointed06/01/1977 to ??/??/198?
JudgeUnited States District Court Judge (Nominated by President Jimmy Carter, Continued on as a Senior Judge after His Retirement in 1992)Appointed02/22/1980 to 02/??/1992

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Catherine "Colleen" Lucille (married around 1950)
Children: Five children: Anne (daughter); Robert Jr. (he was an assistant to Minnesota Governor Al Quie), Gregory (he had meningitis), Richard, and David (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He grew up in Walker, Minnesota. He moved to Roseville, Minnesota in August 1969.

"He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992)

He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)

He died from a heart attack. His funeral was held on March 4, 2005 at St. Odilia Catholic Church in Shoreview, Minnesota. He was buried in Roselawn Cemetery in Roseville, Minnesota.

Religion provided by his obituary.

Legislative Session: 66th (1969-1970)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/5/1968 Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 8/19/1969 (unfinished term)
District: 58A Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass, Itasca
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Conservation
Financial Institutions and Securities
Governmental Operations (Chair)
Judiciary
Legislative Administration and Rules
Taxes
Reason for unfinished term: Appointed to other office
Session Notes: He resigned due to his appointment as U.S. District Attorney for Minnesota.
Legislative Session: 65th (1967-1968)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/8/1966 Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
District: 58A Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass, Itasca
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Civil Administration (Chair)
Financial Institutions
Forestry and Public Domain
Game and Fish
Judiciary
Rules
Taxes
Legislative Session: 64th (1965-1966)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/3/1964 Term of Office: 1/5/1965 to 1/2/1967
District: 58 Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Financial Institutions and Securities (Chair)
Game and Fish
Health and Welfare
Judiciary
Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency
Legislative Session: 63rd (1963-1964)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 11/6/1962 Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/4/1965
District: 58 Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Financial Institutions and Securities
Forestry and Public Domain (Chair)
Game and Fish
Health and Welfare
Judiciary
Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency
Legislative Session: 62nd (1961-1962)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/8/1960 Term of Office: 1/3/1961 to 1/7/1963
District: 52 Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Appropriations
Forestry and Public Domain
Game and Fish
Judiciary
Welfare
Legislative Session: 61st (1959-1960)   Session Details
Body: House Elected: 11/4/1958 Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/2/1961
District: 52 Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Appropriations
Dairy Products and Livestock
Forestry
Game and Fish
Public Domain
Welfare
Legislative Session: 60th (1957-1958)   Session Details term photo
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Body: House Elected: 2/28/1957 Term of Office: 2/28/1957 to 1/5/1959 (Special Election)
District: 52 Residence: Walker
Counties Represented: Cass
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus Party Notes: "He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for 12 years as a Conservative." (St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992); He was a "lifelong Republican." (St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9)
Committees:
Session Notes: Seth R. Phillips and George E. Ericson contested the 1956 election for this seat. Neither one was seated on the first day of the 1957 Session. After an investigation by the House, the seat was declared vacant and a special election was held. Robert Renner won the special election. His official election date is uncertain due to the special election. The date listed is the date he took the oath of office.

OTHER INFORMATION

Articles & Books About
Hanners, David. "Renner, Federal Judge, Dies at 81 (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, March 3, 2005.

Rybin, Virginia. "Renner Earns Respect as a Man of the Law." St. Paul Pioneer Press, February 24, 1992.

Peterson, David. "Murphy, Renner for Federal Judges." Minneapolis Star, September 20, 1979, p. 24A.

Wangstad, Wayne. "Renner. Dean Story 'Not Quite True.'" St. Paul Pioneer Press, September 20, 1979.

"Renner Resigns Post for Magistrate Title." St. Paul Pioneer Press, May 27, 1977.

Beran, George. "New District Attorney Like Job Challenges." St. Paul Dispatch, August 27, 1969, p. 9.

"Minnesota's New U.S. District Attorney." St. Paul Dispatch, August 20, 1969.

"Renner Takes Oath as D.A., Labels Self 'Conservative.'" Minneapolis Star, August 20, 1969, p. 22C.

"Sworn In." Minneapolis Tribune, August 20, 1969.

"Renner Confirmed as U.S. Attorney." Minneapolis Tribune, August 13, 1969.

"Renner Named U.S. Attorney." Minneapolis Tribune, July 23, 1969.

"Renner Named for Attorneyship." St. Paul Dispatch, July 22, 1969.

"Rep. Renner Says He'll Take Attorney Post." St. Paul Dispatch, June 27, 1969.

Wright, Frank. "Renner Expected to Be Named District Attorney Due to Langen." Minneapolis Tribune, May 28, 1969, p. 25.

"Renner May Get U.S. Attorney Post." St. Paul Dispatch, May 5, 1969.

Nelson, Gerry. "Candid or Conceited, Rep. Renner Is His Own Man." St. Paul Dispatch, February 27, 1969.

"Legislators and the Public." Minneapolis Star, February 24, 1969.

"Apologize or Resign, Rep. Renner Advised." Minneapolis Star, February 22, 1969.

Phillips v. Ericson (1956), Minnesota Journal of the House, 1957. - Cover sheet and various pages from the Minnesota Journal of the House, 1957 related to the contested 1956 election.




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