Otremba, Ken
House 1995-97 (District 11B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Douglas, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, Wadena
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/29/1948
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
9/4/1997
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Long Prairie
Occupation (when first elected):
Dairy Farmer
EDUCATION
U.S. Navy Advanced Electronics School; Vocational-Technical School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Todd County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Navy (Vietnam War, Radar Technician, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Reynolds, Minnesota (Township Officer);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary Ellen
Children:
Four children: Andrew, Timothy, Kateri, and Elizabeth
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Mary Ellen Otremba
- Wife
Steve Dehler
- Cousin
GENERAL NOTES
He grew up in Buckman, Minnesota.
He died of liver cancer at home on his farm near Long Prairie, Minnesota while still in office. His funeral was held at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie, Minnesota. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Body: House
District: 11B
Elected: 11/5/1996
Residence: Long Prairie
Term of Office: 1/7/1997 to 9/4/1997
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, Wadena
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
Minutes
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Economic Development and International Trade
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Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development Finance Division
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Economic Development and International Trade: Economic Development Finance Division: Government Efficiency and Reform
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Economic Development and International Trade: International Trade
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Health and Human Services
Minutes
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Health and Human Services: Health and Human Services Finance Division
Minutes
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office on September 4, 1997.
Body: House
District: 11B
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Long Prairie
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Douglas, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, Wadena
Occupation: Dairy Farmer
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Rural Development
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Agriculture: Dairy Policy and Soil and Water Conservation (Chair)
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Health and Human Services Finance Division
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs
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Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs: Local Government (Chair)