House 1963-66 (District 26); House 1967-68 (District 26B)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Stearns
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
11/2/1915
Birth Place:
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Birth County:
Stearns
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
1/7/2013
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Pat, B.F.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Sauk Centre
Occupation (when first elected):
Banker; Executive Vice-President, First State Bank of Sauk Centre
EDUCATION
Sauk Centre Public Schools; Secondary; Graduate, 1933
University of Harvard, School of Business Administration; College Graduate; Bank Seminar Course
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Sauk Centre, Minnesota (Fire Department);
[Dates Unknown]
Military:
United States Army;
194? to 194?
Postmaster:
Sauk Centre, Minnesota;
1941 to 1946
Military:
United States Navy (World War II);
1943 to 1946
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Janet Steiner (married on December 29, 1938; she died on October 2, 2012)
Children:
Two children: Susan and Barbara (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
"In 1935, he accepted a job offer with the Minnesota Banking Department examining banks. In 1940 he began working for the Independent Bankers Association, helping to expand membership in the states surrounding Minnesota. In later years, the Association grew to become a national organization and a champion of independent baking. Following in his father's footsteps, Pat served as President of the Association from 1966-67. In 1941 Pat was appointed Postmaster of Sauk Centre, a position he held until 1946, and during those years he also served in both the Army and Navy. In 1947 he returned to the First State Bank as a Vice President. Over the years he moved up to President and Chairman of the Board. Pat continued to work through December 31, 2012 and presided over the Board of Directors until his death." (Obituary in St. Cloud Times, January 10, 2013)
He died at CentraCare St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre.