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Garrett John "G.J." Van De Riet
House 1953-61 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Martin
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
2/28/1890
Birth Place:
Harrison, South Dakota
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/15/1961
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Methodist
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
G.J.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Fairmont
Occupation (when first elected):
Highway Contractor/Former High School Teacher, Wisconsin, 8 Years
EDUCATION
Northland College, Ashland, Wisconsin; College Graduate; 1917
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Board/Commission:
Fairmont, Minnesota (City Charter Commission);
19?? to 19??
Municipal Board/Commission:
Fairmont, Minnesota (City Planning Commission);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Fairmont, Minnesota (School Board Member);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Armed Forces (World War I);
191? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Edith Kerswill (married in 1920)
Children:
Three children: Jack, Edwin, and Robert (sons)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of "the Republican party and caucuses with the house conservative minority." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. G.J. Van De Riet." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
He was a member of the Masons and Rotary Club.
Religion provided by "Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. G.J. Van De Riet." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957.
Elected:
11/8/1960
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/2/1961 to 12/15/1961
(unfinished term)
Oath Date:
1/3/1961
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Highway Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Appropriations
-
Drainage and Soil Conservation
-
Education
-
Highways
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office on December 15, 1961.
Elected:
11/4/1958
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/5/1959 to 1/1/1961
Oath Date:
1/6/1959
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Highway Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Appropriations
-
Education
-
Highways
-
Penal Institutions
Elected:
11/6/1956
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/7/1957 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date:
1/8/1957
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Highway Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: He was a member of "the Republican party and caucuses with the house conservative minority." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. G.J. Van De Riet." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Appropriations
-
Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
-
Education
-
Motor Vehicles
-
Penal Institutions
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/6/1957
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Highway Contractor
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: He was a member of "the Republican party and caucuses with the house conservative minority." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. G.J. Van De Riet." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Appropriations
-
Claims
-
University
-
Veterans and Military Affairs
Elected:
11/5/1952
Residence:
Fairmont
Term of Office:
1/5/1953 to 1/2/1955
Oath Date:
1/6/1953
Counties Represented:
Martin
Occupation:
Highway Contractor/Former High School Teacher, Wisconsin, 8 Years
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Party Notes: He was a member of "the Republican party and caucuses with the house conservative minority." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. G.J. Van De Riet." Minneapolis Star, Between November 1956-January 1957)
Committees:
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Aircraft and Airways
-
Appropriations
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Civil Administration
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Employees Compensation
-
Highways
-
University
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