McEachern, Robert O. "Bob"
House 1973-82 (District 18B); House 1983-92 (District 22A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Counties Served:
Sherburne, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/9/1927
Birth Place:
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County:
Ramsey
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
2/6/2008
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Bob
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Michael
Occupation (when first elected):
Teacher
EDUCATION
College of St. Thomas; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; Attended College;
St. Cloud State College; Attended College;
University of North Dakota; B.S.; Industrial Arts
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Mayor:
St. Michael, Minnesota (City Mayor, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Navy (World War II);
194? to 194?
Military:
United States Navy (Korean Conflict/War);
195? to 195?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dorothy
Children:
Six children: Mary, and Susie (daughters); Patrick, Terry, William, and Thomas (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
He suffered from Alzheimer's disease and died at Sunrise Cottages, an assisted living facility, in Buffalo, Minnesota. He was buried at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Catholic Bulletin, 3/21/1975 and his obituary.
Body:
House
District:
22A
Elected:
11/6/1990
Residence:
Maple Lake
Term of Office:
1/7/1991 to 1/3/1993
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Legislator/Teacher/Businessman
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Commerce
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Education (Chair)
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Education: Education Finance Division
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Education: Higher Education Division
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Education: Joint Senate/House Libraries
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Gaming
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Gaming: Elections Division
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Ways and Means
Body:
House
District:
22A
Elected:
11/8/1988
Residence:
Maple Lake
Term of Office:
1/2/1989 to 1/6/1991
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Legislator/Teacher/Businessman
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce
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Commerce: Tourism
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Education (Chair)
-
Education: Education Finance Division
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Education: Joint Senate/House Library
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Elections Division
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General Legislation, Veterans Affairs and Gaming: Veterans Affairs
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Ways and Means
Body:
House
District:
22A
Elected:
11/4/1986
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/5/1987 to 1/1/1989
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Business/Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Commerce
-
Commerce: Energy and Real Estate
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Education (Chair)
-
Education: Education Finance Division
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Education: Joint Senate/House Library
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Transportation
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Transportation: Transportation Carriers
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Ways and Means
Body:
House
District:
22A
Elected:
11/6/1984
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/7/1985 to 1/4/1987
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Business/Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education
-
Education: Education Finance Division
-
Education: Joint Senate/House Subcommittee on Libraries
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Health Care
-
Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Local Government Affairs
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Rules and Legislative Administration
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body:
House
District:
22A
Elected:
11/2/1982
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/3/1983 to 1/6/1985
Counties Represented:
Wright
Occupation:
Businessman/Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education (Chair)
-
Education: Education Finance Division
-
Education: Joint House/Senate Subcommittee on Libraries
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Health and Welfare
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Health and Welfare: Health Care
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Local and Urban Affairs
-
Local and Urban Affairs: State-Local Fiscal Affairs Division
Body:
House
District:
18B
Elected:
11/4/1980
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/5/1981 to 1/2/1983
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Businessman/Teacher
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education
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Education: Joint House/Senate Subcommittee on Libraries
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Education: School Aids Division (Chair)
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Health and Welfare
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Health and Welfare: Health Care
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Governmental Administration
Body:
House
District:
18B
Elected:
11/7/1978
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/1/1979 to 1/4/1981
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Businessman/Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
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Education
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Education: School Aids Division (Chair)
[He was the Chair in 1980 only.]
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Governmental Administration and Structures
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety and General Transportation
Body:
House
District:
18B
Elected:
11/2/1976
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/3/1977 to 12/31/1978
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education
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Education: School Aids Division
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Labor-Management Relations
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Local and Urban Affairs
Body:
House
District:
18B
Elected:
11/5/1974
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/6/1975 to 1/2/1977
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Educator
Party:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Committees:
-
Education
-
Education: School Aids Division
-
Labor-Management Relations
-
Local and Urban Affairs
Body:
House
District:
18B
Elected:
11/7/1972
Residence:
Saint Michael
Term of Office:
1/1/1973 to 1/5/1975
Counties Represented:
Sherburne, Wright
Occupation:
Teacher
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Democratic-Farmer-Labor Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Education
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Labor-Management Relations
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Local Government
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