Rinke, Carl J. "Charlie"
House 1947-54 (District 48)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Counties Served:
Traverse
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
10/1/1902
Birth Place:
Wheaton, Minnesota
Birth County:
Traverse
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
2/11/1979
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Charlie
City of Residence (when first elected):
Wheaton
Occupation (when first elected):
General Insurance
EDUCATION
High School; Secondary;
West Central School of Agriculture, Morris, Minnesota; Secondary;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Wheaton, Minnesota (Fire Department);
19?? to 19??
Military:
United States Armed Forces, Signal Corps (World War II, 32 months);
194? to 194?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
No children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born on a farm. His birth place is also listed as Lake Valley Township, Minnesota.
He died after a two year bout with emphysema. His funeral was held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Minnesota. He was buried in Wildwood Cemetery.
Religion provided by his obituary.
Elected: 11/5/1952
Residence: Wheaton
Term of Office: 1/6/1953 to 1/3/1955
Counties Represented:
Traverse
Occupation: General Insurance
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Communications
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General Legislation
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Motor Vehicles
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Veterans and Military Affairs (Chair)
Elected: 11/7/1950
Residence: Wheaton
Term of Office: 1/2/1951 to 1/5/1953
Counties Represented:
Traverse
Occupation: General Insurance
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Banking
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Commerce, Manufacturing and Retail Trade
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Drainage and Soil Conservation
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Motor Vehicles
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Veterans and Military Affairs
Elected: 11/2/1948
Residence: Wheaton
Term of Office: 1/4/1949 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented:
Traverse
Occupation: General Insurance
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Livestock
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Drainage and Soil Conservation
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Markets and Marketing
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Motor Vehicles
-
Veterans and Military Affairs
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Wheaton
Term of Office: 1/7/1947 to 1/3/1949
Counties Represented:
Traverse
Occupation: General Insurance
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
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Aircraft and Airways
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Employees Compensation
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Insurance
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Towns and Counties
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Veterans and Military Affairs
Articles & Books About
"'Charlie' Rinke Dies - Last rites are Held for Former State Legislator (Obituary)." Wheaton Gazette, February 15, 1979.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.