Carl Gnodtke

Carl Gnodtke
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1996
Preceded byHarry Gast
Succeeded byRon Jelinek
Constituency43rd district (1979–1992)
78th district (1993–1996)
Personal details
Born(1936-01-02)January 2, 1936
Weesaw Township, Michigan
DiedMay 29, 2000(2000-05-29) (aged 64)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Jane
ProfessionFarmer

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


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