Trisch, Sr., John R. "J.R."
House 1933-40 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/27/1890
Birth Place:
Watkins, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
11/24/1971
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.R.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Caledonia
Occupation (when first elected):
Plumbing and Heating Contractor, Trisch Plumbing and Heating Shop
EDUCATION
Watkins Schools; Elementary School;
Wadena High School; Secondary; Graduate
Vocational-Technical School; Civil Engineer Training, 2 Years
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Armed Forces (World War I, Stationed at the University of North Dakota and Fort Omaha);
191? to 01/1919
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Selma Trehus (married on June 27, 1918)
Children:
Two children: John R. Jr., and James Thomas (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
He was a member of the Elks, and the Masons.
He died at the Caledonia Community Hospital in Minnesota. His funeral was held at the Potter-Haugen Funeral Home in Caledonia, Minnesota. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Caledonia
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/6/1941
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
Committees:
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Education
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Military Affairs
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Public Health and Hospitals
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Public Highways
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Towns and Counties
Elected: 11/3/1936
Residence: Caledonia
Term of Office: 1/5/1937 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
Committees:
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Civil Administration
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General Legislation
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Liquor Control
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Markets and Marketing
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Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
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Public Highways (Chair)
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Taxes and Tax Laws
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Caledonia
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/4/1937
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
Committees:
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Commercial Transportation
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Labor
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Markets and Marketing
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Municipal Affairs
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Public Highways
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State Parks
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University and State Schools
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Caledonia
Term of Office: 1/3/1933 to 1/7/1935
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor, Trisch Plumbing and Heating Shop
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
Committees:
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Agriculture and Horticulture
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Civil Administration
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Game and Fish
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Markets and Marketing
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Municipal Affairs
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Public Highways
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Telephones and Telegraphs
Articles & Books About
"J.R. Trisch (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971.
Christianson, Theodore. "Hon. John R. Trisch." Minnesota: the Land of Sky-Tinted Waters: a History of the State and its People, Chicago: American Historical Society, 1935, p. 128.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.