House 1955-62 (District 31); House 1963-72 (District 42) 1973-74 (District 60A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/2/1921
Birth Place:
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
8/6/2014
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Jim
City of Residence (when first elected):
Minneapolis
Occupation (when first elected):
Electrician Tradesman
EDUCATION
Madison Public School, Minneapolis; Elementary School;
Phillips Junior High School, Minneapolis; Elementary School;
Central High School, Minneapolis; Secondary; Graduate
Dunwoody Trade School; Vocational-Technical School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Military:
United States Army Engineers (World War II);
194? to 194?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Edith Hvambsal
Children:
Three children: Douglas "Doug" (son); Judith "Judy" and Laura (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was of Swedish ancestry.
He moved to Minneapolis soon after his birth.
"As an active member of Local 292 IBEW for 70 years, Jim served as both Treasurer and President. A Journeyman Electrician, he worked at the Minneapolis Court House for 32 years." (Star Tribune obituary, August 10, 2014)
He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
He was a member of Central Lutheran Church for 59 years.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1973-74.
His funeral was held at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.