Lorenz Muther Jr.
Lorenz Francis Muther Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Muther, circa 1961 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 5th Middlesex district | |
| In office January 4, 1961 – January 6, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Irene Thresher |
| Succeeded by | Theodore D. Mann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1908 |
| Died | November 11, 1981 (aged 73) |
| Party | Republican |
| Relations | Richard Muther (brother) |
Lorenz Francis Muther Jr. (September 26, 1908 – November 11, 1981) was an American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1961 to 1965.
Biography
Muther was born in Newton, Massachusetts on September 26, 1908, to parents Lorenz F. Muther Sr. and Josephine Muther (née Ashleman). He was the brother of industrial engineer Richard Muther.[1]
He was first elected in 1960 to represent Massachusetts House of Representatives' 5th Middlesex district, and was reelected in 1962.[1][2] He lost re-election in 1964 to Theodore D. Mann.[3]
Muther worked as a lawyer, and was the executive director of the Newton Taxpayers Association.[1][4] In 1965, after leaving public office, he became a lobbyist for Massachusetts Citizens for Fair Taxes.[5]
He died on November 11, 1981, at his home in Southbury, Connecticut.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Hayden, Irving N.; Grove, Lawrence R. 1961-1962 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. p. 244. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
- ↑ "State Council, Senate, House Results Given". The Standard-Times. November 7, 1962. p. 14. Retrieved April 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State Council, Senate, House Results Given". The Standard-Times. November 4, 1964. p. 13. Retrieved April 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Obituary for Lorenz F. Muther Jr". The Boston Globe. November 12, 1981. p. 35. Retrieved April 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ex-Lawmakers Lobbyists for Volpe Tax Plan". The Boston Globe. July 9, 1965. p. 16. Retrieved April 23, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.