Wendell R. Anderson
Wendell Richard "Wendy" Anderson (February 1, 1933 – July 17, 2016) was an American hockey player, politician, and the 33rd governor of Minnesota, serving from January 4, 1971, to December 29, 1976. In late 1976 he resigned as governor in order to be appointed to the U.S. Senate after Senator Walter Mondale was elected Vice President of the United States. Anderson served in the Senate from December 30, 1976, to December 29, 1978. After losing the 1978 Senate election to Rudy Boschwitz, he resigned a few days before the end of his term to give Boschwitz seniority.
Wendell R. Anderson | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Minnesota | |
| In office December 30, 1976 – December 29, 1978 | |
| Appointed by | Rudy Perpich |
| Preceded by | Walter Mondale |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Boschwitz |
| 33rd Governor of Minnesota | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – December 29, 1976 | |
| Lieutenant | Rudy Perpich |
| Preceded by | Harold LeVander |
| Succeeded by | Rudy Perpich |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 44th district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 – January 4, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Clifton Parks |
| Succeeded by | John C. Chenoweth |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 49th district | |
| In office January 8, 1963 – January 3, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Dosland |
| Succeeded by | Robert O. Ashbach |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – January 8, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | S. L. Beanblossom |
| Succeeded by | George A. French |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wendell Richard Anderson February 1, 1933 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | July 17, 2016 (aged 83) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Christine McKee
(m. 1963; div. 1990) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (BA, LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 (active) c. 1957–c. 1963 (reserve) |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
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