John Himle (born October 10, 1954) was an American politician and businessman. Himle lived in

Bloomington, Minnesota Bloomington is a suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, on the north bank of the Minnesota River, above its confluence with the Mississippi River, south of downtown Minneapolis. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 89,987, ma ...

with his wife and family. He graduated from Hayfield High School and received his bachelor's degree in economics and social studies from

Gustavus Adolphus College Gustavus Adolphus College ( ) is a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minnesota. It was founded in 1862 by Swedish Americans led by Eric Norelius and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Gustavus gets its nam ...

. Himle was involved in the agriculture business. Himle served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1981 to 1990 and was a Republican. His great-great-grandfather

Erick Clausen Himle Erick Clausen Himle (October 19. 1830 – March 3, 1910) was an American politician and farmer. Himle was born in Voss, Norway and moved to the United States with his family in 1850. In 1857, Himle moved to Vernon Township, Dodge County, Mi ...

also served in the Minnesota Legislature.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-John Himle
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