Einar E. Erlandsen

Einar E. Erlandsen
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 107th district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byCharles H. Varnum
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Delta County district
In office
January 5, 1949 – December 31, 1964
Preceded byRoy Albert Jensen
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1908-04-27)April 27, 1908
Escanaba, Michigan, US
DiedMarch 24, 1995(1995-03-24) (aged 86)
Escanaba, Michigan, US
Political partyDemocratic

Einar Eugene Erlandsen (April 27, 1908 – March 24, 1995) was a Michigan politician.

Early life and education

Erlandsen was born on April 27, 1908, in Escanaba, Michigan, to Norwegian parents. Erlandsen attended public school, and received a high school education in Escanaba.[1]

Career

Erlandsen worked for 23 years as a paper maker for Escanaba Paper Company. He played a key role in organizing a credit union for the company in 1941, and served as the elected treasurer and manager of the credit union until 1948.[2] On November 2, 1948, Erlandsen was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Delta County district from January 5, 1949, to December 31, 1964. On November 4, 1964, Erlandsen was again elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 107th district from January 13, 1965, to December 31, 1966.[1] Erlandsen was defeated when he sought re-election in 1966, and again in 1968. In 1956, Erlandsen was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.[3]

Personal life

Erlandsen married Rose M. McMahon on June 17, 1933. Together, they had one child. Erlandsen was Lutheran.[1]

Death

Erlandsen died on March 24, 1995, in Escanaba. He was interred at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells Township, Delta County, Michigan.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Legislator Details - Einar E. Erlandsen". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
  2. ^ Michigan (1965). Michigan manual. 1951-52 – via HathiTrust.
  3. ^ "Erickson-ropes to Erlunia". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 31, 2020.


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