J. Robert Stassen

Bob Stassen
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district
In office January 2, 1973 – January 3, 1977
Preceded by	Norman W. Hanson, Sr.
Succeeded by	Conrado Vega
Personal details
Born	J. Robert Stassen August 15, 1927 West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	October 15, 2015 (aged 88) West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Relations	Harold Stassen (uncle)
Education	University of Minnesota (BA)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Battles/wars	World War II

J. Robert "Bob" Stassen (August 15, 1927 – October 15, 2015) was an American businessman, Baptist minister, and politician.

Early life and education

Stassen was born in West St. Paul, Minnesota; his uncle was Harold Stassen, who served as governor of Minnesota.[1] Stassen graduated from South St. Paul High School and then served in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1951, Stassen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Minnesota. He received a specialist degree from the Bethel Seminary and attended the William Mitchell College of Law.

Career

Stassen worked in the life insurance and banking businesses. He was also the president of the West St. Paul State Bank. From 1973 to 1976, Stassen served in the Minnesota Senate as a Republican. In 1974, Stassen was the Republican nominee for Minnesota state treasurer, losing to Jim Lord.[2]

In 1981, Stassen was appointed to the Metropolitan Airports Commission.[3]

Personal life

Stassen died in West St. Paul, Minnesota.[4]

References

1. Wainstock, Dennis D. (2012-10-09). Election Year 1968: The Turning Point. Enigma Books. ISBN 978-1-936274-42-0.
2. "Our Campaigns - MN Treasurer Race - Nov 07, 1974".
3. "Stassen, J. Robert "Bob" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
4. "J. Robert Stassen, former state senator and civic leader, dies at 88". Twin Cities. 2015-10-15. Retrieved 2022-12-21.