William O'Brien (Minnesota)

William O'Brien
11th Minnesota State Auditor
In office
March 7, 1969  January 4, 1971
Preceded by Stafford King
Succeeded by Rolland Hatfield
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 45th District
In office
January 8, 1963  January 2, 1967
Personal details
Born February 19, 1930
Jacksonville, Florida
Died June 25, 2007
Duluth, MN
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Patty (divorced)
Sandra
Children Katherine, Alice, Julia, and Deborah (daughters); Elizabeth (stepdaughter)
Residence Duluth, Minnesota
Alma mater University of Minnesota
Profession Investment Counselor

William J. "Bill" O'Brien (February 19, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida June 25, 2007) was a Minnesota Republican politician, who served as Minnesota State Auditor and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. O'Brien also unsuccessfully sought the office of Minnesota Secretary of State.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, O'Brien moved to Minnesota in his youth. He graduated from St. Paul Academy, and went on to college at Cornell University, where he studied mechanical engineering. He returned to Minnesota to complete his education, earning a degree in finance. He later worked as an investment counselor.

O'Brien was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1962, and again in 1964. In 1969, he was appointed to the office of Minnesota State Auditor by Gov. Harold LeVander.

O'Brien had four daughters and one stepdaughter; he was married twice. He died in 2007.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by
Stafford King
Minnesota State Auditor
1969  1971
Succeeded by
Rolland Hatfield


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