John A. Yngve

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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.
DiedMay 21, 2019 (aged 94)
Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (LLB)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitUnited States Army Air Forces
Battles/warsWorld War II

John Anton Yngve (October 4, 1924 – May 21, 2019) was an American lawyer and politician.

Early life and education[edit]

Yngve 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[edit]

Yngve 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[edit]

Yngve died in Golden Valley, Minnesota in 2019.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "THE YNGVE FAMILY OF LAWYERS – St Louis Park Historical Society". Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  2. ^ "Yngve, John A. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  3. ^ "John Anton Yngve - View Obituary & Service Information". John Anton Yngve Obituary. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  4. ^ "Obituary for John Anton Yngve". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  5. ^ "John A. Yngve '44". Reed Magazine | In Memoriam. Retrieved 2021-10-10.

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