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Leiseth, Robert V. "Bob"

Senate 1967-70 (District 65)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Becker, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/29/1928
Birth Place: , South Dakota
Birth County: Roberts
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 6/30/2016
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Bob
City of Residence (when first elected): Detroit Lakes
Occupation (when first elected): Investment Consultant, Self Employed

EDUCATION

Sisseton High School, South Dakota; Secondary;
Concordia College, Moorhead; B.A.; Business Administration

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Armed Forces (Korean War, Infantry, 1st Lieutenant); 1950 to 1952

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Marilyn
Children: Three children: Bruce, Jon, and Kristi Kay
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 65
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Detroit Lakes
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Becker, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce
  • Game and Fish
  • Local Government
  • Public Domain
  • Public Welfare

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 65
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Detroit Lakes
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented: Becker, Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen
Occupation: Investment Consultant, Self Employed
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce
  • Game and Fish
  • Local Government
  • Public Domain
  • Public Welfare
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