Ken Otremba
Ken Otremba (October 29, 1948 – September 4, 1997) was an American politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 11B, which includes portions of Douglas and Todd counties in the west central part of the state. A Democrat, Otremba was elected to two terms in office, dying of liver cancer during the second.[1]
Ken Otremba | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 11B district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – September 4, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Rick Krueger |
| Succeeded by | Mary Ellen Otremba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 29, 1948 |
| Died | September 4, 1997 (aged 48) Long Prairie, Minnesota |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Ellen Otremba |
| Children | Andrew Otremba, Timothy Otremba, Kateri Torborg, Elizabeth Berg |
| Residence | Long Prairie, Minnesota |
| Profession | Farmer, United States Navy |
Otremba served as a radar technician in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and later served in government, serving as an officer for the township of Reynolds, and as a commissioner for Todd County.
Otremba, a farmer, was married to Mary Ellen Otremba, who succeeded him in office. The two had four children. His cousin was Steve Dehler who also served in the Minnesota Legislature.
References
- "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Otremba, Ken". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
External links
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rick Krueger |
Minnesota State Representative from the 11B District 1995-1997 |
Succeeded by Mary Ellen Otremba |
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