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Hartle, Dean Pickett

House 1985-92 (District 30A)

Party when first elected:  Independent Republican

Counties Served:  Dodge, Steele

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 7/19/1931
Birth Place: , Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 11/12/2018
Gender: Male
Religion: Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Owatonna
Occupation (when first elected): Independent Insurance Agent

EDUCATION

District 11, Havana Township; Elementary School;
Owatonna High School; Secondary; 1949
Hamline University; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.S.; Farm Management/Agricultural Economics, 1953

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Marsha Werhan (married on July 26, 1952
Children: Six children: Leslea, Allyson, Daniel, Bradley, Joel, and Meredith
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
John A. Hartle  - Uncle

GENERAL NOTES

His funeral was held on November 26, 2018 at the United Methodist Church in Owatonna.

His religion was provided by his obituary.

Total Days Served: 2919

SESSIONS SERVED

77th Legislative Session (1991-1992)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1991
Body: House
District: 30A
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Oath Date: 1/8/1991
Counties Represented: Dodge, Steele
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Education: Education Finance Division
  • Energy
  • Financial Institutions and Insurance
  • Regulated Industries

76th Legislative Session (1989-1990)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1989
Body: House
District: 30A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
Oath Date: 1/3/1989
Counties Represented: Dodge, Steele
Occupation: Business/Farm Owner
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Education: Education Finance Division
  • Insurance
  • Regulated Industries

75th Legislative Session (1987-1988)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/6/1987
Body: House
District: 30A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
Oath Date: 1/6/1987
Counties Represented: Dodge, Steele
Occupation: Businessman, Independent Insurance Agent/Co-Owner, Havana Hill and Driving Range/Farm Owner
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Commerce
  • Commerce: Consumer Affairs
  • Education
  • Financial Institutions and Insurance
  • Financial Institutions and Insurance: Insurance
  • Labor-Management Relations
  • Regulated Industries

74th Legislative Session (1985-1986)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1985
Body: House
District: 30A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Owatonna
Term of Office: 1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
Oath Date: 1/8/1985
Counties Represented: Dodge, Steele
Occupation: Independent Insurance Agent
Party: Independent Republican
Committees:
  • Education
  • Education: Higher Education Division
  • Financial Institutions and Insurance
  • Labor-Management Relations
  • Regulated Industries and Energy
  • Regulated Industries and Energy: Gaming

News Sources

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