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Ralph Edward Gryte

House 1933-36 (District 12)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Pipestone

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 1/3/1903
Birth Place: Ruthton, Minnesota
Birth County: Pipestone
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 12/11/1965
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Ruthton
Occupation (when first elected): None Listed

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Irene
Children: Two children: Rolf, Joan
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He worked in banking and sold office equipment.

He is buried in Almelund Cemetery, Amelund, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/8/1935
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Ruthton
Term of Office: 1/7/1935 to 1/3/1937
Oath Date: 1/8/1935
Counties Represented: Pipestone
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Banks and Banking
  • Board of Control (Chair)
  • Civil Administration
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
  • Public Health and Hospitals
  • Public Highways

48th Legislative Session (1933-1934)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1933
Body: House
District: 12
Elected: 11/8/1932
Residence: Ruthton
Term of Office: 1/2/1933 to 1/6/1935
Oath Date: 1/3/1933
Counties Represented: Pipestone
Occupation: None Listed
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • General Legislation
  • Insurance
  • Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Tax Laws
  • Municipal Affairs
  • Public Health and Hospitals
  • Public Highways

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