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John Michael Drexler

House 1939-44 (District 38)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Ramsey

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/28/1905
Birth Place: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Birth County: Ramsey
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 6/30/1970
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Saint Paul
Occupation (when first elected): Business Owner and Operator/Former Grocery Clerk and Manager

EDUCATION

Gorman School; Elementary School;
St. Bernard's Grade School; Elementary School;
Cretin High School; Secondary;
Globe Business College; Postsecondary;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse:
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He died in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 2191

SESSIONS SERVED

53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1943
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 12/31/1944
Oath Date: 1/5/1943
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Business Owner and Operator/Former Grocery Clerk and Manager
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Commerce
  • Elections
  • Highways
  • Reapportionment

52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1941
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/5/1940
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/6/1941 to 1/3/1943
Oath Date: 1/7/1941
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Business Owner and Operator
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Elections
  • Public Highways
  • Taxes

51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1939
Body: House
District: 38
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Saint Paul
Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/5/1941
Oath Date: 1/3/1939
Counties Represented: Ramsey
Occupation: Business Owner and Operator/Former Grocery Clerk and Manager
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Cities of the First Class
  • Commerce, Manufacture and Retail Trade
  • Elections
  • Public Highways
  • Taxes and Tax Laws