John S. Biersdorf
John Biersdorf | |
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![]() Biersdorf c. 1973-1974 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 32A District | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – January 4, 1981 | |
| Governor | Wendell R. Anderson Rudy Perpich Al Quie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1925 Deerfield Township, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 2009 (aged 83) Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fort Snelling National Cemetery |
Other political affiliations | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Rank | |
| Unit | 714th Ordnance Company, 89th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Stephanus Biersdorf (October 11, 1925 – June 1, 2009) was an American politician.
Biersdorf was born on a farm in Deerfield Township, Steele County, Minnesota, near Owatonna, Minnesota and graduated from Owatonna Senior High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Biersdorf graduated from University of Minnesota with a degree in business. He was a farmer and involved with the insurance business. Biersdorf lived in Owatonna, Minnesota, with his wife and family, He served on the Owatonna School Board and on the Steele County Conservation Soil Board. Biersdorf also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1971 to 1980 and was a Republican. He died at a health care facility in Golden Valley, Minnesota.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Minnesota Legislators Past & Present-John S. Biersdorf
- ↑ 'John Biersdorf, Well-Liked on Both Sides of House Aisle,' Tim Harlow, Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota), June 7, 2009
- 1925 births
- 2009 deaths
- People from Owatonna, Minnesota
- Businesspeople from Minnesota
- Farmers from Minnesota
- Military personnel from Minnesota
- University of Minnesota alumni
- School board members in Minnesota
- Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- 20th-century members of the Minnesota Legislature
- Republican Party member of the Minnesota State House of Representatives stubs
