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Christianson, Donna Jean

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House 1969-70 (District 66A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus

Counties Served:  Norman, Polk

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 10/17/1931
Birth Place: Perkin, Illinois
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 5/11/2015
Gender: Female
Religion: Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Halstad
Occupation (when first elected): Homemaker/Farm Owner

EDUCATION

Illinois High School; Secondary; Graduate

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Marvin E. Christianson (married in February 1950, he died on March 8, 1969); Widow (when first elected)
Children: Three children: Marvin Jr., and David (he was born in August 1969, while she was in office), (sons); Lori Ann (daughter)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Marvin Ervin Christianson, Sr.  - Husband

GENERAL NOTES

She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women); "Like her husband, Mrs. Christianson considers herself a member of the DFL oriented Liberal caucus." (St. Paul Dispatch, March 18, 1969)

Religion provided by her husband's obituary.

Her funeral was held at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairmont, Minnesota; she was buried in Halstad, Minnesota.

"Donna was not only a potato farmer, but she worked as a biling agent for Halstad drug store, an LPN in Fargo, ND, at Kohl's in Bursville, MN and finally at JC Penny in Fairmont, MN." (Lakeview Funeral Home, Fairmont, Minnesota obituary)

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Total Days Served: 630

SESSIONS SERVED

66th Legislative Session (1969-1970)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1969
Body: House
District: 66A
Elected: 4/8/1969
Residence: Halstad
Term of Office: 4/14/1969 to 1/3/1971 (Special Election)
Oath Date: 4/14/1969
Counties Represented: Norman, Polk
Occupation: Homemaker/Farm Owner
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus Party Notes: She was a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. (Minnesota Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women); "Like her husband, Mrs. Christianson considers herself a member of the DFL oriented Liberal caucus." (St. Paul Dispatch, March 18, 1969)
Committees:
  • Agriculture
  • Governmental Operations
  • Health and Welfare
  • Land and Water Resources
  • Taxes
Session Notes: She won the seat held by her husband, Marvin E. Christianson, Sr., before his death on March 8, 1969.
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