Uphus, Sylvester B.
House 1983-92 (District 15A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Pope, Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/29/1927
Birth Place:
Grove Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Stearns
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
1/1/2017
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sauk Centre
Occupation (when first elected):
Farming
EDUCATION
St. Andrew's, Greenwald; At Least Elementary School;
St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
Ashley Township, Minnesota (Township Board);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Navy;
1945 to 12/22/1947
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Rose Goerdt (married on October 16, 1951)
Children:
Twelve children (eight girls and four boys)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Steve Dehler
- Nephew
GENERAL NOTES
His funeral was held on January 5, 2017 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
Body: House
District: 15A
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Sauk Centre
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance and Farm Programs
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Resources
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Economic Development: Small Business
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Government Structures Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Air, Rail, and Toll Roads
Body: House
District: 15A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Sauk Centre
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Soil and Water Resources
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: Community Stabilization and Development Division
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety
Body: House
District: 15A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Sauk Centre
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Dairy and Grain Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agriculture Finance Division
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Agriculture: Farm Programs and Policies
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Financial Institutions
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Governmental Operations
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Governmental Operations: Pensions
Body: House
District: 15A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Sauk Centre
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Farmer/Legislator
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Agricultural Land Use
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Elections
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General Legislation and Veterans Affairs: Veterans Affairs
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Health and Human Services
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Health and Human Services: Health Care
Body: House
District: 15A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Sauk Centre
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Pope, Stearns
Occupation: Farming
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Agriculture: Dairy and Livestock
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Energy
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Energy: Housing