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Belisle, Jerome J. "Jerry"

House 1973-74 (District 50A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Ramsey, Washington

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 8/4/1932
Birth Place: Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 4/22/2020
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Jerry
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Advertising, 3M Co.

EDUCATION

Balsam Lake High School, Wisconsin; Secondary; Graduate

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Oakdale, Minnesota (Village Council); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission: Oakdale, Minnesota (Town Board); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission: Oakdale, Minnesota (Town Planning Commission); 19?? to 19??
Military: United States Army (Military Police); 1952 to 1954

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Jeanne
Children: Four children: Michelle, Patrick, Jennifer, and Gregory
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He is interred in Holy Rosary Cemetery, Georgetown, Wisconsin.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

68th Legislative Session (1973-1974)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 50A
Elected: 11/7/1972
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1973 to 1/6/1975
Counties Represented: Ramsey, Washington
Occupation: Advertising, 3M Co.
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • City Government
  • Crime Prevention and Corrections
  • General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
Session Notes: His margin of victory over Russell R. Larkin was only 216 votes so a recount occurred. After the recount he was declared the winner.
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