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Robert V. "Bob" Leiseth
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
Body:
Senate
District:
65
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Detroit Lakes
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date:
1/3/1967
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
Body:
Senate
District:
65
Elected:
11/8/1966
Residence:
Detroit Lakes
Term of Office:
1/2/1967 to 1/3/1971
Oath Date:
1/3/1967
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