Herbert Joseph Bruch
Herbert Joseph Bruch | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Esquimalt | |
| In office 1953–1972 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1920 Killaly, Saskatchewan |
| Died | May 26, 1993 (aged 73) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Political party | Social Credit Party of British Columbia |
Herbert Joseph Bruch (March 16, 1920 – May 26, 1993) was a fruit farmer, businessman, civil servant and political figure in British Columbia. He represented Esquimalt in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1953 to 1972 as a Social Credit member.
He was born in Killaly, Saskatchewan, the son of Joseph F. Bruch and Elizabeth Engel.[1] In 1944, Bruch married Alice C. Gaudet.[1] Before being elected to the assembly, he was employed by the British Columbia hospital insurance service.[2] Bruch was defeated by James Henry Gorst when he ran for reelection in 1972.[3] He died in 1993 of a ruptured aortic aneurysm.[4][5]
References
- ^ a b Normandin, P G (1965). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1965.
- ^ "Must Resign Govt. Service". Saskatoon Star. April 25, 1953. p. 10. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ "Electoral History of British Columbia, 1871-1986" (PDF). Elections BC. Retrieved 2011-07-27.
- ^ "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. June 10, 1993. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ http://search-collections.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/Genealogy/DisplayGenealogyImage?k=bd77f110-ae59-4744-9c90-48566904c66d
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