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 Legislature The Minnesota Legislature is the bicameral legislature of the U.S. state of Minnesota consisting of two houses: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Senators are elected from 67 single-member districts. In order to account for decennia ...

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

, 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 Albert Lea is a city in Freeborn County, in southern Minnesota. It is the county seat. Its population was 18,492 at the 2020 census. The city is at the junction of Interstates 35 and 90, about south of the Twin Cities. It is on the shores of ...

, on May 3, 1994. His funeral and burial took place in Hollandale.

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