Carl Gnodtke

Carl Gnodtke
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1996
Preceded by	Harry Gast
Succeeded by	Ron Jelinek
Constituency	43rd district (1979–1992) 78th district (1993–1996)
Personal details
Born	(1936-01-02)January 2, 1936 Weesaw Township, Michigan
Died	May 29, 2000(2000-05-29) (aged 64) Ann Arbor, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Jane
Profession	Farmer

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]

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

1. The Political Graveyard: Gnodtke, Carl F.
2. House Resolution 364 (2000): A resolution to honor the memory of Carl F. Gnodtke, former member of the House
3. 1995-1996 Michigan Manual: Carl F. Gnodtke
4. Cox, Christine; Eliasohn, Michael (30 May 2000). "Former longtime state legislator Carl Gnodtke dies". The Herald-Palladium.

Michigan House of Representatives
Preceded by Harry Gast	Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 43rd district 1979–1993	Succeeded by Charlie James Harrison Jr.
Preceded by Keith Muxlow	Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 78th district 1993–1997	Succeeded by Ron Jelinek