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Forseth, Donald Edward "Don"

House 1967-72 (District 31A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Hennepin

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 11/13/1930
Birth Place: Saint James, Minnesota
Birth County: Watonwan
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 10/19/2023
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Don
City of Residence (when first elected): Crystal
Occupation (when first elected): Teacher

EDUCATION

St. Cloud State College; B.S.;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Marine Corps; 1952 to 1954

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Nancy
Children: Three children: Brian, Deborah, and Dana
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

67th Legislative Session (1971-1972)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 31A
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Crystal
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Teacher
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce and Economic Development
  • Financial Institutions
  • Governmental Operations
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Regulated Industries

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 31A
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Crystal
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Teacher
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the Second and Third Class
  • Commerce and Economic Development
  • Employee Compensation and Retirements
  • Governmental Operations
  • Health and Welfare
  • Higher Education

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 31A
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Crystal
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented: Hennepin
Occupation: Teacher
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the Second and Third Class
  • Civil Administration
  • Commerce and Business Development
  • Elections and Reapportionment
  • Employees Compensation
  • Health and Welfare
No other information has been entered for this legislator. These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.