| Bob Dettmer | |||
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
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Incumbent | ||
| Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |||
| Preceded by | Ray Vandeveer | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Born | March 1, 1951 Faribault, Minnesota | ||
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota | ||
| Spouse(s) | Colleen Wendt | ||
| Children | 3 | ||
| Residence | Forest Lake, Minnesota | ||
| Alma mater | Bemidji State University University of St. Thomas | ||
| Occupation | legislator, teacher, veteran | ||
| Religion | Baptist | ||
Robert P. "Bob" Dettmer (born March 1, 1951) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 39A, located in the northeastern part of the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Chisago and Washington counties.[1]
Early life, education, and career[]
Dettmer attended Bemidji State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1973. He subsequently became a teacher in Forest Lake at Forest Lake High School, where he taught physical education and coached wrestling until 2006.
Dettmer served in the United States Army Reserve retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) in the Military Intelligence branch. In November 2001, he began a two-year tour on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and later Operation Iraqi Freedom.[2] Two of his sons also serve as officers in the U.S. Army.
Minnesota House of Representatives[]
Dettmer was elected in 2006 to the open seat vacated by Representative Ray Vandeveer, who ran for higher office that year. He was re-elected in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2016. He focuses on the issues of education, health care reform, economic growth, transportation, and public safety.[3]
References[]
External links[]
- Bob Dettmer at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Bob Dettmer Web Page
- Rep. Dettmer Campaign Web Site.
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