Rudy Perpich
Rudolph George Perpich Sr. (June 27, 1928 – September 21, 1995) was an American politician and dentist who served as the governor of Minnesota from 1976 to 1979 and again from 1983 to 1991. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, he is labeled as Minnesota's 34th and 36th governor. He was also the state's only Roman Catholic governor and the only one to serve non-consecutive terms.
Rudy Perpich | |
|---|---|
| 34th & 36th Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1991 | |
| Lieutenant | Marlene Johnson |
| Preceded by | Al Quie |
| Succeeded by | Arne Carlson |
| In office December 29, 1976 – January 4, 1979 | |
| Lieutenant | Alec G. Olson |
| Preceded by | Wendell R. Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Al Quie |
| 39th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – December 29, 1976 | |
| Governor | Wendell R. Anderson |
| Preceded by | James B. Goetz |
| Succeeded by | Alec G. Olson |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 63rd district | |
| In office January 8, 1963 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer Peter Peterson |
| Succeeded by | George F. Perpich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rudolph George Prpić June 27, 1928 Carson Lake, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1995 (aged 67) Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Delores "Lola" Perpich |
| Children | 2 |
| Profession | Dentist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1948 |
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