Earl L. Engbritson

Earl L. Engbritson
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 6th district
In office January 2, 1951 – January 3, 1955
Preceded by	Helmer Myre
Succeeded by	Rudolph William Hanson
Personal details
Born	(1908-08-06)August 6, 1908 Jackson County, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	May 3, 1994(1994-05-03) (aged 85) Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S.
Resting place	Hollandale Cemetery, Hollandale, Minnesota, U.S.
Spouse	Leona Hansen ​ (m. 1935)​
Children	2
Residence(s)	Hollandale, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma mater	Mankato State Teachers College
Occupation	Politician, educator

Earl L. Engbritson (August 6, 1908 – May 3, 1994) was an American politician and educator who served in the Minnesota Senate from 1951 to 1955, representing the 6th legislative district of Minnesota in the 57th and 58th Minnesota Legislatures.^[1]

Early life and education

Engbritson was born on a farm in Jackson County, Minnesota, on August 6, 1908. He graduated from Mankato State Teachers College (now Minnesota State University, Mankato) in 1928.

Career

Prior to serving in the Minnesota Legislature, Engbritson served as principal of Shevlin Elementary School. He also served as superintendent for Hollandale Public Schools and Freeborn County Schools for 12 and five years, respectively.

Engbritson served in the Minnesota Senate from 1951 to 1955, representing the 6th legislative district of Minnesota in the 57th and 58th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Engbritson served on the following committees:

• Agriculture
• Drainage
• Education
• Insurance
• Public Health
• Public Institutions and Buildings
• Towns and Counties

Engbritson's time in office began on January 2, 1951, and concluded on January 3, 1955. His district included representation for Freeborn County.

Engbritson was affiliated with the conservative caucus.

Personal life and death

Engbritson married Leona Hansen in August 1935. They had two children together, a son and a daughter.

Engbritson resided in Hollandale, Minnesota. He was Congregational.

Engbritson died at the age of 85 at his home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, on May 3, 1994. His funeral and burial took place in Hollandale.

References

External links

• Official page at the Minnesota Legislature
• Earl L. Engbritson at The Political Graveyard