Carl Gnodtke
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Harry Gast |
Succeeded by | Ron Jelinek |
Constituency | 43rd district (1979–1992) 78th district (1993–1996) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-01-02)January 2, 1936 Weesaw Township, Michigan |
Died | May 29, 2000(2000-05-29) (aged 64) Ann Arbor, Michigan |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Jane |
Profession | Farmer |
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Carl Gnodtke (January 2, 1936 – May 29, 2000) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing most of Berrien County for 17 years.[1]
A native of Weesaw Township, Gnodtke served in several local offices, including on the township board (1965-1969), as a county commissioner (1969-1975), and as drain commissioner (1976-1978). He was elected to the House in 1978.[2]
In the House, Gnodtke was known as an authority on agriculture issues, and ultimately chaired the agriculture committee.[3]
Gnodtke retired from the House in 1996 to spend more time with his grandchildren and restore four vintage tractors. He suffered a heart attack at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor and died there on May 29, 2000, aged 64.[4]
Michigan House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by | Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 43rd district 1979–1993 |
Succeeded by Charlie James Harrison Jr. |
Preceded by | Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th district 1993–1997 |
Succeeded by |
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