Theis, Frank J.
House 1965-66 (District 2); House 1967-70 (District 2A)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Winona
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/24/1919
Birth Place:
Chojice
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Poland
Date of Death:
11/11/1984
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Winona
Occupation (when first elected):
Printer-Pressman
EDUCATION
Winona High School; Secondary;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Alice F. Took (married on June 22, 1946)
Children:
Four children: Steven P. and Ronald J. (sons), Cathy and Chris (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Winona, Minnesota around 1924, with his parents.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge, Improved Order of Red Men, and Eagles Club.
He died in Honolulu, Hawaii. His funeral was held at St. John's Catholic Church in Winona, Minnesota. He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery in Winona, Minnesota.
He was a member of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and St. John's Catholic Church in Winona, Minnesota.
Relgion provided by his obituary.
Body: House
District: 02A
Elected: 11/5/1968
Residence: Winona
Term of Office: 1/7/1969 to 1/4/1971
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation: Printer-Pressman
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Cities of the Second and Third Class
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Conservation
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Education
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Higher Education
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Metropolitan and Urban Affairs
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Regulated Industries and Utilities
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Taxes
Body: House
District: 02A
Elected: 11/8/1966
Residence: Winona
Term of Office: 1/3/1967 to 1/6/1969
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation: Printer-Pressman
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
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Education
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Forestry and Public Domain
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Public Service and Utilities
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Taxes
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University and College
Elected: 11/3/1964
Residence: Winona
Term of Office: 1/5/1965 to 1/2/1967
Counties Represented:
Winona
Occupation: Printer-Pressman
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Education
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State and Junior Colleges
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Taxes
Articles & Books About
"Frank J. Theis (Obituary)." Winona Daily News, November 15, 1984.
"Former State Rep Dies (Obituary)." Winona Daily News, November 13, 1984.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.