House 1957-62 (District 27); House 1963-66 (District 29); Senate 1967-72 (District 13)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Hennepin, Wright
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/11/1923
Birth Place:
Maple Lake, Minnesota
Birth County:
Wright
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
8/15/1994
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Vic
City of Residence (when first elected):
Maple Lake
Occupation (when first elected):
Wholesale Candy and Tobacco Distributor, Jude Candy and Tobacco Company
EDUCATION
Maple Lake Public Schools; Elementary School;
Maple Lake Public Schools; Secondary; Graduate
St. Thomas College; B.A.; Business Administration
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School;
Minnesota College of Law; Attended Law School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Mississippi River Parkway Commission (National Chair);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Army (World War II, Battle of the Bulge, Purple Heart and Bronze Star Recipient, 33 months);
194? to 194?
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Statehood Centennial Commission (Vice-Chair);
195? to 195?
[Appointed]
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ruth
Children:
Ten children: Thaddeus "Tad" (son), Marian, and Jacinta (daughters) (these three were born before he took office); Peter, John, Paul, and James (sons); Maureen, Maria, and Mary (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Thaddeus Jude
- Son
GENERAL NOTES
"An active DFL worker making his legislative debut in the 1957 session is Rep. Victor N. Jude." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Victor N. Jude." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
His father, Bernard Jude, was Mayor of Maple Lake, Minnesota.
He was a board member of the Minnesota Branch of the American Association of United Nations. He was also a member of the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
He died of stomach cancer at St. Cloud Hospital in Minnesota. His funeral was held at St. Timothy's Catholic Church in Maple Lake, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1971-72.