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Edwin H. Hoff

House 1969-70 (District 62)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  St. Louis

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 2/5/1921
Birth Place: Virginia, Minnesota
Birth County: St. Louis
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 8/9/2007
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Virginia
Occupation (when first elected): Maintenance Mechanic Boss; U.S. Steel, Mining Division

EDUCATION

Virginia High School; Secondary;
Postsecondary; Night School Courses

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

State Board/Commission/Council: Duluth Port Authority (Chairman); [Dates Unknown]
U.S. Executive Branch: United States National Energy Commission (Served under President Jimmy Carter); [Dates Unknown]
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Virginia, Minnesota (City Council, 7 years); 1961 to 01/01/1969 [Elected]
County Board/Commissioner: St. Louis County, Minnesota (Commissioner, 12 years); 1971 to 198?
Municipal Council/Aldermen: Virginia, Minnesota (City Council, two terms); 198? to 1990

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Ann Bartolus (married in 1940; widower while in office)
Children: Two children: Ralph, and Harry (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Virginia, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1969
Body: House
District: 62
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Virginia
Term of Office: 1/6/1969 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date: 1/7/1969
Counties Represented: St. Louis
Occupation: Maintenance Mechanic Boss; U.S. Steel, Mining Division
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
  • Cities of the Second and Third Class
  • County and Township Government
  • Employee Compensation and Retirements
  • Higher Education
  • Municipal Affairs

Articles & Books About

  • "Edwin H. Hoff." Duluth News Tribune, August 13, 2007.