Carl Gnodtke
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]
Carl Gnodtke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th district 43rd District (1979-1992) | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Gast |
| Succeeded by | Ron Jelinek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1936 Weesaw Township, Michigan |
| Died | May 29, 2000 (aged 64) Ann Arbor, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Jane |
| Profession | Farmer |
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]
References
- The Political Graveyard: Gnodtke, Carl F.
- House Resolution 364 (2000): A resolution to honor the memory of Carl F. Gnodtke, former member of the House
- 1995-1996 Michigan Manual: Carl F. Gnodtke
- Cox, Christine; Eliasohn, Michael (30 May 2000). "Former longtime state legislator Carl Gnodtke dies". The Herald-Palladium.