Gary Flakne

Gary Flakne
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1963–1973
Personal details
Born (1934-03-12)March 12, 1934
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Died January 3, 2016(2016-01-03) (aged 81)
Minnesota, United States
Political party Republican
Occupation lawyer

Gary W. Flakne (March 12, 1934 – January 3, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Minnesota. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota of Norwegian descent and was a lawyer. He was an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law (L.L.B. 1960).[1][2][3] He served in the House of Representatives for District 35 from 1963 to 1974, and for District 61A in 1973.[4] Flakne served in the Minnesota National Guard and was judge advocate general; he later served in the Minnesota Reserves. He also served as Hennepin County attorney. Flakne died on January 3, 2016 from multiple organ failure.[5] He was married with seven children.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "The Hennepin Lawyer". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  2. ↑ "Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  3. ↑ Peterson, David (January 6, 2016). "Gary Flakne, former Hennepin County attorney, dies at 81". Star Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Flakne, Gary W.". Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  5. ↑ http://www.startribune.com/gary-flakne-former-hennepin-county-attorney-dies-at-81/364457551/
  6. ↑ Gary W. Flakne-obituary


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