Bob Gunther
Bob Gunther | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office August 1, 1995 – January 5, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Gene Hugoson |
| Succeeded by | Bjorn Olson |
| Constituency | 26A(1995–2003) 24A(2003–2013) 23A(2013–2021) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 12, 1943 Fairmont, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | St. Cloud State University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch |  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
[edit]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
[edit]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 district 26A.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Gunther is married to Nancy, and they have one child. He is a member of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church.[3] He enjoys reading Louis L'Amour and Robert Ludlum.
References
[edit]- ^ "Bob Gunther". Ballotpedia. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ "Gunther: He will not run again". Fairmont Sentinel. December 21, 2019.
- ^ a b "Gunther, Bob − Legislator Record". Minnesota Legislators Past & Present.