Wolfe, Kenneth W.
Senate 1967-72 (District 30)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/27/1908
Birth Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Birth County:
Hennepin
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/11/1981
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Congregational
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Louis Park
Occupation (when first elected):
Printer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Mayor:
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota (City Mayor, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Council/Aldermen:
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota (City Council, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Alice
Children:
Two children: Sharon (daughter), Robert (son)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Republican Party.
He died at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. His funeral was held at Union Congregational Church in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/3/1970
Residence: Saint Louis Park
Term of Office: 1/5/1971 to 1/1/1973
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Partner, Associated Lithographers
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Civil Administration
-
Labor Relations
-
Natural Resoures and Environment
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Public Highways
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Taxes and Tax Laws
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Urban Affairs
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Saint Louis Park
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Partner, Associated Lithographers
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Problems Division
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Game and Fish
-
Labor
-
Public Highways
-
Temperance and Liquor Control
Body: Senate
District: 30
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Saint Louis Park
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Hennepin
Occupation: Printer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs
-
Civil Administration and Metropolitan Affairs: Metropolitan Problems Division
-
Game and Fish
-
Labor
-
Public Highways
-
Temperance and Liquor Control
Articles & Books About
"Ex-Legislators K.W. Wolfe, Ernie Jacobsen Funerals Set (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, January 13, 1981.
"2 Ex-Legislators, Wolfe, Jacobsen (Obituary)." St. Paul Dispatch, January 12, 1981.
"Deductible Per Diem Suit Filed." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 7, 1974.
"Ex-Senator Sues IRS on Expense Rule." Rochester Post-Bulletin, November 7, 1974.
"Former Legislator Sues IRS on Per Diem Grant." Minneapolis Star, November 6, 1974.
Meusey, Jim. "Council Days Were Fun for Ken Wolfe." St. Louis Park Sun, August 31, 1972.
Meusey, Jim. "Ken Wolfe: the 'Little Giant' Steps Down." St. Louis Park Sun, August 24, 1972.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.