Gary W. Flakne (March 12, 1934 – January 3, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Minnesota. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota of Norwegian descent and was a lawyer. He was an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law (L.L.B. 1960).[1][2][3] He served in the House of Representatives for District 35 from 1963 to 1973, and for District 61A in 1973.[4] Flakne served in the Minnesota National Guard and was judge advocate general; he later served in the Minnesota Reserves. He also served as Hennepin County attorney. Flakne died on January 3, 2016, from multiple organ failure.[5] He was married with four children.[6]
Gary Flakne | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1973 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1934 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 2016 (aged 81) Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | lawyer |
References
edit- ^ "The Hennepin Lawyer". 1972. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ "Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota". 1963. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ Peterson, David (January 6, 2016). "Gary Flakne, former Hennepin County attorney, dies at 81". Star Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
- ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Flakne, Gary W." Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ "Gary Flakne, former Hennepin County attorney, dies at 81". Star Tribune.
- ^ Gary W. Flakne-obituary
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