House 1995-97 (District 11B)
Party when first elected: Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Counties Served:
Douglas, Otter Tail, Stearns, Todd, Wadena
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/29/1948
Birth Place:
,
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
9/4/1997
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Long Prairie
Occupation (when first elected):
Dairy Farmer
EDUCATION
U.S. Navy Advanced Electronics School; Vocational-Technical School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Todd County, Minnesota (County Commissioner, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Navy (Vietnam War, Radar Technician, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Reynolds, Minnesota (Township Officer);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary Ellen
Children:
Four children: Andrew, Timothy, Kateri, and Elizabeth
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Mary Ellen Otremba
- Wife
Steve Dehler
- Cousin
GENERAL NOTES
He grew up in Buckman, Minnesota.
He died of liver cancer at home on his farm near Long Prairie, Minnesota while still in office. His funeral was held at St. Mary of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie, Minnesota. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Long Prairie, Minnesota.
Religion provided by his obituary.