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Bob Gunther

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Bob Gunther
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Assumed office
August 1, 1995
Preceded byGene Hugoson
Succeeded byBjorn Olson
Constituency23A (2013–2021
26A (1995–2003)
24A (2003–2013)
Personal details
Born (1943-07-12) July 12, 1943 (age 81)
Fairmont, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationSt. Cloud State University (BA)
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy

Bob Gunther (born July 12, 1943) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented the 23A district, which includes all or portions of Blue Earth, Faribault, Jackson, Martin and Watonwan counties.

Early life and education

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Gunther was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and graduated from Fairmont High School in Fairmont. He served in the United States Navy until age 26, then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing from Saint Cloud State University.[1]

Career

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Gunther co-owned Gunther's Foods in Fairmont and Elmore.

Gunther was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Republican in 1995 in a special election held after Representative Gene Hugoson was appointed Minnesota commissioner of agriculture. He served until 2021, after not seeking reelection in 2020.[2]

Until redistricting in 2002, Gunther represented the old 26A district.[3]

Personal life

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Gunther is married to Nancy, and they have one child. He is a member of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church.[4] He enjoys reading Louis L’Amour and Robert Ludlum.

References

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  1. ^ "Bob Gunther". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  2. ^ https://www.fairmontsentinel.com/news/local-news/2019/12/21/gunther%e2%80%88he-will-not-run-again/
  3. ^ "Gunther, Bob - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  4. ^ "Gunther, Bob - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
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