Stanley J. Fudro (May 6, 1918 – December 30, 2008) was an American businessman, toy maker, and politician. Fudro was born in

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and graduated from Edison High School in 1939. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Fudro went to the

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and University of Minnesota. Fudro was the owner of the Marla Toy Company and was a toy inventor. He was also a home builder and was involved with the carpenters labor union. Fudro served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1957 to 1980 and was a

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Personal life

Fudro married Ramona Mikolajczyk on October 31, 1959. The couple had five children: Beth, Angelle, Lisa, Marla, and Gretchen. Fudro died in Anoka, Minnesota, aged 90.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Stanley J. Furdo
leg.state.mn.us. Accessed March 23, 2024.

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