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Felix Kaplan

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Felix C. "F.C." Kaplan (May 17, 1897 – July 5, 1989)[1] was an American politician and businessman.

Early life

Born in Owatonna, Minnesota, Felix Kaplan was the son of Josef Karel Kaplan,[2] an early Minnesota pioneer.

Education

Kaplan attended Owatonna High School, then went to the University of Minnesota and received his bachelor's degree in Agricultural education and chemistry.

Teaching career

He joined the Aitkin, Minnesota high school faculty and taught agriculture and general science, and was named "Teacher of the Year" in 1963.

Personal life

He married Hazel Oerke in 1930. Hazel was a graduate of St. Olaf college, and was an English teacher and the principal of Hinckley, Minnesota High School.

Political career

Kaplan served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1949 to 1954 and lived in Aitkin County, Minnesota.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Social Security Death Index'
  2. ^ "Josef Karel Kaplan: Letters to Bohemia". mnhistoricalsociety.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Felix Kaplan