O'Dea, Richard W. "Dick"
House 1953-61 (District 43); House 1963-66 (District 50); House 1967-72 (District 8)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Washington
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
7/17/1916
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/10/1998
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Dick
City of Residence (when first elected):
Willernie
Occupation (when first elected):
Inspector and Supervisor, Seeger Refrigerator Company
EDUCATION
St. Paul Public Schools; Elementary School;
St. Paul Public Schools; Secondary;
University of Minnesota; Attended College; Industrial Training, Special Extension Courses
Globe Business College; Attended College;
Dunwoody Trade School; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Mayor:
Willernie, Minnesota (City Mayor);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Lucille
Children:
Four children: Richard and Thomas (sons), Sandra and Sharon (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Mahtomedi, Minnesota around 1932.
He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
He was a member of the Board of Century Community College.
He was a member of the Masons and Lions Club.
He died of cancer. His funeral was held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Supervisor, Whirlpool Corp.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Education
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Higher Education
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Natural Resources
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Reapportionment and Elections
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Taxes
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Supervisor, Whirlpool Corp.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Conservation
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County and Township Government
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Education
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Higher Education
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Public Institutions
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Supervisor, Whirlpool Corp.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Education
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Elections and Reapportionment
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Game and Fish
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Towns and Counties
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University and College
Elected: 11/3/1964
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/5/1965 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Quality Control Analysis, Whirlpool Corp.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce
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Education
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Game and Fish
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Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency
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Towns and Counties
Elected: 11/6/1962
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/8/1963 to 1/4/1965
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
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Education
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Game and Fish
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Law Enforcement and Juvenile Delinquency
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Towns and Counties
Elected: 11/8/1960
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/3/1961 to 1/7/1963
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Quality Control Laboratory Technician, Whirlpool Corp.
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade (Chair)
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Education
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Game and Fish
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Highways
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Taxes
Elected: 11/4/1958
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/6/1959 to 1/2/1961
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Former Mayor of Willernie
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade (Chair)
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Education
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Game and Fish
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Taxes
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Temperance and Liquor Control
Elected: 11/6/1956
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/8/1957 to 1/5/1959
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Former Mayor of Willernie
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade (Chair)
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Education
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Game and Fish
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Penal Institutions
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Temperance and Liquor Control
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Mahtomedi
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/7/1957
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Former Mayor of Willernie
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade (Chair)
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Game and Fish
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Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention
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Municipal Affairs
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Reapportionment
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Temperance and Liquor Control
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Willernie
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented:
Washington
Occupation: Inspector and Supervisor, Seeger Refrigerator Company
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: He "was in the minority during a time of Republican control...winning control for the Democrats 'was always on his Christmas wish list.'" (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1998)
Committees:
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
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Cooperatives
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Crime Prevention
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Game and Fish
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Veterans and Military Affairs