J. Robert Stassen
Bob Stassen | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Norman W. Hanson, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Conrado Vega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | J. Robert Stassen August 15, 1927 West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 2015 (aged 88) West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Harold Stassen (uncle) |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
J. Robert "Bob" Stassen (August 15, 1927 – October 15, 2015) was an American businessman,
Baptist
minister, and politician.
Early life and education
Stassen was born in
Bethel Seminary and attended the William Mitchell College of Law
.
Career
Stassen worked in the life insurance and banking businesses. He was also the president of the West St. Paul State Bank. From 1973 to 1976, Stassen served in the Minnesota Senate as a Republican. In 1974, Stassen was the Republican nominee for Minnesota state treasurer, losing to Jim Lord.[2]
In 1981, Stassen was appointed to the Metropolitan Airports Commission.[3]
Personal life
Stassen died in West St. Paul, Minnesota.[4]
References
- ISBN 978-1-936274-42-0.
- ^ https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=80698
- ^ "Stassen, J. Robert "Bob" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
- ^ "J. Robert Stassen, former state senator and civic leader, dies at 88". Twin Cities. 2015-10-15. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
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