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    Trisch, Sr., John R. "J.R."

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    House 1933-40 (District 1)

    Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

    Counties Served:  Houston

    BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

    Date of Birth: 12/27/1890
    Birth Place: Watkins, Minnesota
    Birth County:
    Birth Country: United States
    Date of Death: 11/24/1971
    Gender: Male
    Religion: Lutheran
    Reported Minority: None Reported
    Other Names: J.R.
    City of Residence (when first elected): Caledonia
    Occupation (when first elected): Plumbing and Heating Contractor, Trisch Plumbing and Heating Shop

    EDUCATION

    Watkins Schools; Elementary School;
    Wadena High School; Secondary; Graduate
    Vocational-Technical School; Civil Engineer Training, 2 Years

    OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

    Military: United States Armed Forces (World War I, Stationed at the University of North Dakota and Fort Omaha); 191? to 01/1919

    FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

    Spouse: Selma Trehus (married on June 27, 1918)
    Children: Two children: John R. Jr., and James Thomas (sons)
    Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

    GENERAL NOTES

    "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)

    He was a member of the Elks, and the Masons.

    He died at the Caledonia Community Hospital in Minnesota. His funeral was held at the Potter-Haugen Funeral Home in Caledonia, Minnesota. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

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    Total Days Served: 2926

    SESSIONS SERVED

    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1939
    Body: House
    District: 01
    Elected: 11/8/1938
    Residence: Caledonia
    Term of Office: 1/2/1939 to 1/5/1941
    Oath Date: 1/3/1939
    Counties Represented: Houston
    Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Education
    • Military Affairs
    • Public Health and Hospitals
    • Public Highways
    • Towns and Counties
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    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1937
    Body: House
    District: 01
    Elected: 11/3/1936
    Residence: Caledonia
    Term of Office: 1/4/1937 to 1/1/1939
    Oath Date: 1/5/1937
    Counties Represented: Houston
    Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Civil Administration
    • General Legislation
    • Liquor Control
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
    • Public Highways (Chair)
    • Taxes and Tax Laws
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    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
    Body: House
    District: 01
    Elected: 11/6/1934
    Residence: Caledonia
    Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
    Oath Date: 1/8/1935
    Counties Represented: Houston
    Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Commercial Transportation
    • Labor
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • State Parks
    • University and State Schools
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    48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

      Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
    Body: House
    District: 01
    Elected: 11/8/1932
    Residence: Caledonia
    Term of Office: 1/2/1933 to 1/6/1935
    Oath Date: 1/3/1933
    Counties Represented: Houston
    Occupation: Plumbing and Heating Contractor, Trisch Plumbing and Heating Shop
    Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: "Mr. Trisch, a native of Watkins, Minn., a Democrat, served four two-year terms at a time when there were few registered Democrats in southeastern Minnesota." (Obituary, St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971)
    Committees:
    • Agriculture and Horticulture
    • Civil Administration
    • Game and Fish
    • Markets and Marketing
    • Municipal Affairs
    • Public Highways
    • Telephones and Telegraphs
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    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About

    • "J.R. Trisch (Obituary)." St. Paul Pioneer Press, November 25, 1971.
    • Christianson, Theodore. "Hon. John R. Trisch." Minnesota: the Land of Sky-Tinted Waters: a History of the State and its People, Chicago: American Historical Society, 1935, p. 128.

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