Martin Buth
Martin Buth | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
| In office 1959–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 18, 1917 Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 24, 2017 (aged 99) Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | GeorgeAnn Louise Shaw |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University |
| Occupation | dairy farmer |
Martin D. Buth II (October 18, 1917 – July 24, 2017) was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1959 to 1982.
Early life
Buth was born in Comstock Park, Michigan,[1] and attended school in the same place.[2] He later studied at Michigan State University, focusing on dairy farming.[2]
Career
Buth was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1959.[2] He retired from the House in 1989, and served two terms on the Kent County Board of Commissioners.[2]
Personal life
Buth's son George S. Buth served as a judge on the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for 30 years.[3]
Buth died on July 24, 2017, at the age of 99.[2]
References
- ^ "Martin D. Buth II". Michigan Legislative Biography. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Mastrangelo, Dominick (July 26, 2017). "Former dairy farmer turned state representative dies at 99". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- ^ Price, Cynthia (December 2, 2016). "Judge Buth, a youthful 70 years old, will retire after 30 years on the bench". www.legalnews.com. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
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