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Bernard Francis "B.F." Ederer

House 1943-44 (District 48)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Stevens

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/20/1900
Birth Place: Morton, Minnesota
Birth County:
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1991
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: B.F.
City of Residence (when first elected): Morris
Occupation (when first elected): Dentist/Arctic Explorer/Lecturer/Author

EDUCATION

Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska; Attended College;
Marquette University; Attended College;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Navy Reserve (World War II, Lieutenant); 04/1943 to 194?

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Clara M. Wendling; Antonette (second wife)
Children: Five children: Dolores, James, Mary, Joan, and Richard
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He was born near Morton, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 728

SESSIONS SERVED

53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/5/1943
Body: House
District: 48
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Morris
Term of Office: 1/4/1943 to 12/31/1944
Oath Date: 1/5/1943
Counties Represented: Stevens
Occupation: Dentist/Arctic Explorer/Lecturer/Author
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Civilian Defense, Veterans and Military Affairs
  • Game and Fish
  • Health
  • Reapportionment
Session Notes: He reported for active military duty with the United States Navy in April 1943.

Articles & Books By

  • Ederer, Bernard Francis. Bingo, Gallant Reindeer Dog. Hicksville, New York: Exposition Press, 1977.
  • Ederer, Bernard Francis. Birch Coulie: a Novel of the Indian Uprising in Minnesota in 1862. New York: Exposition Press, 1957.
  • Ederer, Bernard Francis. Through Alaska's Back Door. New York: Vantage Press, 1954.
  • Ederer, Bernard Francis. Hunting the White-Tailed Deer. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1940.