Jerry Relph
Jerry Relph | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 14th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Pederson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Boston, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) | Colette (m. 1972–99, her death) Pegi Broker (m. 2002) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | St. Cloud |
| Alma mater | Carleton College William Mitchell College of Law |
Jerry Relph (born 1944) is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 14 in central Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
Relph was born in 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts[1] and attended high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan.[2] He attended Carleton College, graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts, and William Mitchell College of Law, graduating in 1974 with a Juris Doctor.[1]
After graduating from Carleton, Relph enlisted in the Marine Corps, spending 14 months in Vietnam. After Vietnam, he worked for 3M in personnel while attending law school. He later joined a small law firm in St. Charles, Minnesota, specializing in municipal, real estate, business and tax law. In 1984, Relph moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota and joined the Hughes law firm, specializing in municipal and zoning law. He later joined LakeMaster.[2]
Minnesota Senate
Relph was elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2016.
Personal life
Relph was married to Colette Relph from 1972 until her death in 1999. They had two children. In 2002 he married Pegi Broker, with whom he has four stepchildren. He resides in St. Cloud.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Relph, Jerry". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Marohn, Kirsti (September 16, 2016). "Relph: Life experience gives him edge". St. Cloud Times. Retrieved December 12, 2016.