Ken Otremba (October 29, 1948 – September 4, 1997) was an American politician and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 11B, which includes portions of Douglas and Todd counties in the west central part of the state. A Democrat, Otremba was elected to two terms in office, dying of liver cancer during the second.[1]

Ken Otremba
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 11B district
In office
January 3, 1995 – September 4, 1997
Preceded byRick Krueger
Succeeded byMary Ellen Otremba
Personal details
BornOctober 29, 1948
DiedSeptember 4, 1997(1997-09-04) (aged 48)
Long Prairie, Minnesota
Political partyMinnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
SpouseMary Ellen Otremba (deceased)
ChildrenAndrew Otremba, Timothy Otremba, Kateri Torborg, Elizabeth Berg
ResidenceLong Prairie, Minnesota
ProfessionFarmer, United States Navy

Otremba served as a fire control technician in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War, and later served in government, serving as an officer for the township of Reynolds, and as a commissioner for Todd County.

Otremba, a farmer, was married to Mary Ellen Otremba, who succeeded him in office. The two had four children. His cousin was Steve Dehler who also served in the Minnesota Legislature.

References

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  1. ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Otremba, Ken". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
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Political offices
Preceded by Minnesota State Representative from the 11B District
1995-1997
Succeeded by