John Anton Yngve (October 4, 1924 – May 21, 2019) was an American lawyer and politician.
John Yngve | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1968 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Anton Yngve October 4, 1924 Thief River Falls, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 2019 (aged 94) Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Minnesota (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Unit | United States Army Air Forces |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
editYngve was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from the St. Louis Park High School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He received his law degree from University of Minnesota in 1949.[1]
Career
editYngve served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After graduating from law school, he established a legal practice in Plymouth, Minnesota. Yngve served on the Plymouth City Council and on the Plymouth Planning Commission from 1959 to 1962. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1963 to 1968 as a Republican. He served on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from 1969 to 1975.[2][3][4]
Personal life
editYngve died in Golden Valley, Minnesota in 2019.[5]
References
edit- ^ "THE YNGVE FAMILY OF LAWYERS – St Louis Park Historical Society". Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Yngve, John A. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "John Anton Yngve - View Obituary & Service Information". John Anton Yngve Obituary. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "Obituary for John Anton Yngve". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
- ^ "John A. Yngve '44". Reed Magazine | In Memoriam. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
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