House 1969-72 (District 15A); Senate 1973-82 (District 22); Senate 1983-92 (District 21)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served: Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville, Sibley, Stearns, Wright
Hutchinson High School; Secondary; Graduate, 1952Metropolitan State College; B.A.; University of Minnesota, Graduate School of Agriculture; Attended Graduate School; Mankato State University; M.S.;
Spouse: Loretta "Letty" (married on October 28, 1956) Children: Three children: Joel, Luann, Paul Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, energy, economic development, natural resources, taxes.He was a member of the Republican Party.His aunt, Mrs. Fred Bernhagen, was the sister of Sen. Harold R. Popp.He served as the Midwest Representative on the Council of State Legislatures.He was interred in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson, Minnesota.He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church.Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975 and the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1977-78.
The photos in this collection were scanned from the files of the Minnesota Senate Photographer with the generous help of the Minnesota Digital Library.