Rued, David Evan "Dave"
Senate 1978-82 (District 13)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served:
Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kanabec
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/17/1932
Birth Place:
, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Date of Death:
6/3/2023
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Dave
City of Residence (when first elected):
Aitkin
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Teacher
EDUCATION
Big Lake High School; Secondary; 1950
St. Cloud State College; Attended College;
University of Minnesota; B.S.; Agriculture; 1959
University of Minnesota; Attended Graduate School; Agricultural education
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
State Board/Commission/Council:
Minnesota Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board;
[Dates Unknown]
County Board/Commissioner:
Aitkin County, Minnesota (Commissioner);
[Dates Unknown]
County Board/Commissioner:
Aitkin County, Minnesota (County Agricultural Society);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
Aitkin, Minnesota (School Board, Member);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Air Force (Four years; Korean War; E5 Staff Sargent);
1951 to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Ardella Gunnerson (married September 22, 1965)
Children:
Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Special Legislative Concerns: agriculture, natural resources, education, governmental operations.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1979-80.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 1p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Crosby, Minnesota. Visitation will begin 1 hour before the service.
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 11/4/1980
Residence: Aitkin
Term of Office: 1/6/1981 to 1/3/1983
Counties Represented:
Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kanabec
Occupation: Farmer/Agriculture Teacher
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture and Natural Resources: Agriculture
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Education
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Education: Education Aids
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Education: Educational Organization and Special Programs
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Finance
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Finance: Joint Claims
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Local Government and Urban Affairs
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 12/19/1978
Residence: Aitkin
Term of Office: 12/29/1978 to 1/5/1981
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kanabec
Occupation: Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Teacher
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
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Education
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Education: Educational Organization
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Education: Special Programs
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Energy and Housing
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Energy and Housing: Housing
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Energy and Housing: Replenishable Fuel-1980
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Local Government
Session Notes:
He won a special election following the resignation of Senator Win Borden. He was sworn in on December 29, 1978.
Body: Senate
District: 13
Elected: 12/19/1978
Residence: Aitkin
Term of Office: 12/29/1978 to 1/5/1981
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Aitkin, Crow Wing, Kanabec
Occupation: Farmer/Vocational Agriculture Teacher
Party:
Independent Republican
Committees:
Session Notes:
He won a special election following the resignation of Senator Win Borden. He was sworn in on December 29, 1978.
Articles & Books About
"David 'Dave' Evan Rued." Aitkin Independent Age, June 8, 2023.
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