Victor R. Steeh (May 8, 1923 – August 8, 2007) was an American politician. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives.

Victor R. Steeh
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byJames S. Nunneley
Personal details
Born(1923-05-08)May 8, 1923
Michigan
DiedAugust 8, 2007(2007-08-08) (aged 84)
Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWayne State University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Early life and education

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Victor attended Castle Heights Military Academy, Eastern Michigan University, and Western Michigan University. Victor earned a B.S. in business administration from Wayne State University.[1]

Military career

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Steeh served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.

Career

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Steeh was an insurance salesman.[2] On November 4, 1964, Steeh was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 75th district from January 13, 1965, to December 31, 1966.[1] On November 8, 1966, Steeh was defeated in his attempt for re-election by James S. Nunneley.[3] Steeh would run for this seat in the state house five more times, in the years 1967, 1970, 1972, 1976, and 1982.[4]

Personal life

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Victor lived in Mount Clemens, Michigan.[2] Victor was married to Elsie M. Steeh. Together, they had two children.[1] He was the brother of fellow state legislator, George C. Steeh. Victor was a member of AMVETS and the Disabled American Veterans. Victor was Episcopalian.[4]

Death

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Steeh died on August 8, 2007, in Michigan. He was interred in Clinton Grove Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Legislator Details - Victor R. Steeh". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Michigan (1969). "Michigan manual. 1967/1968". Red Book – via HathiTrust.
  4. ^ a b "Stebe to Steel". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 30, 2020.