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Gruys, Arnold D. "Arnie"

House 1967-70 (District 13B)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Wright

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 5/1/1928
Birth Place: Maple Lake, Minnesota
Birth County: Wright
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/17/2020
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Arnie
City of Residence (when first elected): Annandale
Occupation (when first elected): Certified Public Accountant; Firm of Gruys, Johnson and Associates

EDUCATION

Annandale High School; Secondary; 1946
University of Minnesota; Postsecondary; Business Administration and Accounting; 1951

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Army (Sergeant); 1946 to 1948
Military: United States Army Reserve; 1950 to 1953

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ruth Ostergren (Married in 1948)
Children: Four children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13B
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Annandale
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Wright
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant; Firm of Gruys, Johnson and Associates
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Claims
  • Conservation
  • Financial Institutions and Securities
  • Governmental Operations
  • Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
  • Regulated Industries and Utilities
  • Taxes

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 13B
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Annandale
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented: Wright
Occupation: Certified Public Accountant; Firm of Gruys, Johnson and Associates
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Drainage and Soil Conservation
  • Financial Institutions
  • Game and Fish
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Recreation and Water Resources
  • Towns and Counties
Articles & Books About
"Gruys, Arnold "Arnie." Star Tribune, December 27, 2020, B. B10.


These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.