Stanley Fudro

Stanley Fudro
Fudro c. 1957
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
January 7, 1957 – January 4, 1981
GovernorWendell R. Anderson
Rudy Perpich
Al Quie
Personal details
BornStanislaw J. Fudro
(1918-05-06)May 6, 1918
DiedDecember 30, 2008(2008-12-30) (aged 90)
Resting placeGethsemane Cemetery, New Hope, Minnesota, U.S.
Other political
affiliations
Democrat (DFL)
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
University of St. Thomas
Awards
Purple Heart
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Coast Guard
Battles/warsWorld War II

Stanislaw "Stanley" J. Fudro (May 6, 1918 – December 30, 2008) was an American businessman, toy maker, and politician.

Fudro was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from Edison High School in 1939. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Fudro went to the University of St. Thomas and University of Minnesota.

Fudro was the owner of the Marla Toy Company and was a toy inventor. He was also a home builder and was involved with the carpenters labor union. Fudro served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1957 to 1980 and was a Democrat.[1]

Personal life

Fudro married Ramona Mikolajczyk on October 31, 1959. The couple had five children: Beth, Angelle, Lisa, Marla, and Gretchen.

Fudro died in Anoka, Minnesota on December 30, 2008 aged 90.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ Furdo was a colorful toymaker and politician, startribune.com. Accessed March 23, 2024.(registration required)
  2. ↑ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Stanley J. Furdo, leg.state.mn.us. Accessed March 23, 2024.