Martin D. Buth II (October 18, 1917 – July 24, 2017) was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1959 to 1982.

Martin Buth
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 90th district
In office
1959–1982
Personal details
Born(1917-10-18)October 18, 1917
Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 2017(2017-07-24) (aged 99)
Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGeorgeAnn Louise Shaw
Children2
Alma materMichigan State University
Occupationdairy farmer

Early life

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Buth was born in Comstock Park, Michigan,[1] and attended school in the same place.[2] He later studied at Michigan State University, focusing on dairy farming.[2]

Career

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Buth was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1959.[2] He retired from the House in 1989, and served two terms on the Kent County Board of Commissioners.[2]

Personal life

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Buth's son George S. Buth served as a judge on the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for 30 years.[3]

Buth died on July 24, 2017, at the age of 99.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Martin D. Buth II". Michigan Legislative Biography. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e Mastrangelo, Dominick (July 26, 2017). "Former dairy farmer turned state representative dies at 99". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
  3. ^ Price, Cynthia (December 2, 2016). "Judge Buth, a youthful 70 years old, will retire after 30 years on the bench". www.legalnews.com. Retrieved November 27, 2022.