Carl Gnodtke | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th district 43rd District (1979-1992) |
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In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1996 |
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Preceded by | Harry Gast |
Succeeded by | Ron Jelinek |
Personal details | |
Born |
Weesaw Township, Michigan |
January 2, 1936
Died | May 29, 2000 Ann Arbor, Michigan |
(aged 64)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Mary Jane |
Profession | Farmer |
Carl Gnodtke was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing most of Berrien County for 17 years.
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.
In the House, Gnodtke was known as an authority on agriculture issues, and ultimately chaired the agriculture committee.
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.