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John H. Lemme

House 1967-68 (District 53A)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Morrison

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 3/21/1925
Birth Place: Duluth, Minnesota
Birth County: St. Louis
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: 2/14/2017
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Little Falls
Occupation (when first elected): Radio Station Owner, KLTF Little Falls, Minnesota

EDUCATION

Duluth Junior College; Junior College/Community College;
University of Minnesota, Law School; Attended Law School;

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Military: United States Navy, World War II (Opticalman Petty Officer 2nd Class); 1943 to 1946

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Jean
Children: Four children: Linda, Kathy, Steve, Mark
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

He is buried at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery near Little Falls, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 735

SESSIONS SERVED

65th Legislative Session (1967-1968)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/3/1967
Body: House
District: 53A
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Little Falls
Term of Office: 1/2/1967 to 1/5/1969
Oath Date: 1/3/1967
Counties Represented: Morrison
Occupation: Radio Station Owner, KLTF Little Falls, Minnesota
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Commerce and Business Development
  • Dairy Products and Livestock
  • Education
  • Game and Fish
  • Judiciary
  • Law Enforcement and Liquor Control
  • Public Service and Utilities

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