Frerichs, Donald L. "Don"
House 1981-82 (District 32B); House 1983-92 (District 32A); House 1993-96 (District 31A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Dodge, Olmsted, Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
1/3/1931
Birth Place:
Ocheyedan, Iowa
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
6/27/2019
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Don
City of Residence (when first elected):
Rochester
Occupation (when first elected):
Investment/Commercial Real Estate
EDUCATION
Worthington High School; Secondary; 1949
Mankato State University; B.A.; Business Administration/Industrial Arts
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Mississippi River Parkway Commission;
[Dates Unknown]
Municipal Government:
Rochester Township, Minnesota (Supevisor, 11 years);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Armed Forces (Korean War; Served in the Army 14 years);
195? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Dianne Rickbeil (Married on June 15, 1951)
Children:
Four children: Craig, Scott, Randy, and Krista
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1983-84.
His funeral was July 6, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery.
Body: House
District: 31A
Elected: 11/8/1994
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/3/1995 to 1/6/1997
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
Occupation: President, Bio-Conversion, Inc.
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regulation Finance
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Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regulation Finance: Transportation Finance Division
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Transportation and Transit
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Transportation and Transit: Transportation Systems
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Ways and Means
Body: House
District: 31A
Elected: 11/3/1992
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/5/1993 to 1/2/1995
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
Occupation: President, Bio-Conversion, Inc.; Consultant, Business Development and Management Systems
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development, Infrastructure and Regulation Finance
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Environment and Natural Resources
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Transportation and Transit
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Transportation and Transit: Transit
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Ways and Means
Leadership Position:
Assistant Minority Leader
Body: House
District: 32A
Elected: 11/6/1990
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/8/1991 to 1/4/1993
Counties Represented:
Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: President, F.M. Enviro Systems, Inc.: Consultant in Business Development and Management Systems
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Economic Development, Infrastructure, and Regulation Division
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Economic Development: Review of Economic Development Strategies
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Financial Institutions and Insurance
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Financial Institutions and Insurance: Banking Division
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Ways and Means
Body: House
District: 32A
Elected: 11/8/1988
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/3/1989 to 1/7/1991
Counties Represented:
Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Vice President Corporate Development, Homeland Foods, Inc.
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Agriculture, Transportation and Semi-State Division
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Economic Development
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Economic Development: International Trade and Technology Division
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Economic Development: Job Training and Retraining
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Financial Institutions and Housing
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Financial Institutions and Housing: Housing Division
Body: House
District: 32A
Elected: 11/4/1986
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/6/1987 to 1/2/1989
Counties Represented:
Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Assistant Director, Winona State University, Rochester Center
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Economic Development and Housing
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Economic Development and Housing: Job Development and Training
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Future and Technology
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Future and Technology: Futurist
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Future and Technology: Telecommunication
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Taxes
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Taxes: Property Tax Division
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Transportation
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Transportation: Safety
Body: House
District: 32A
Elected: 11/6/1984
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/8/1985 to 1/5/1987
Counties Represented:
Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Investment/Commercial Realtor
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Commerce and Economic Development
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Commerce and Economic Development: Commerce and Regulation
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Commerce and Economic Development: Small Business, Economic Development and Tourism
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Rules and Legislative Administration
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Transportation
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Transportation: Special Subcommittee on Department of Public Safety (Chair)
Leadership Position:
Assistant Majority Leader
Body: House
District: 32A
Elected: 11/2/1982
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 1/4/1983 to 1/7/1985
Counties Represented:
Olmsted, Winona
Occupation: Investment/Commercial Real Estate
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Appropriations
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Appropriations: Education Division
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Local and Urban Affairs
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Local and Urban Affairs: Governmental Administration and Structures
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Transportation
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Transportation: Commercial and Passenger Transportation
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Transportation: Highway Safety
Body: House
District: 32B
Elected: 7/15/1981
Residence: Rochester
Term of Office: 7/17/1981 to 1/3/1983
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Dodge, Olmsted
Occupation: Investment/Commercial Real Estate
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
Session Notes:
He won the seat vacated by Don Friedrich.
Articles & Books About
"Donald Frerichs - Rochester." Rochester Post Bulletin, July 1, 2019.
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