Thomas Joseph Simmons (July 6, 1932 – April 10, 2002) was an American lawyer and politician. Simmons was born in Renville County, Minnesota. He served in the

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, Simmons received his bachelor's degree from the

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and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. Simmons was admitted to the Minnesota bar. He lived in Olivia, Minnesota with his wife and family. Simmons served as the Renville County Attorney. He also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1971 and 1972. He died in Olivia, Minnesota.Thomas Joseph Simmons-obituary
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1932 births 2002 deaths People from Olivia, Minnesota College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University alumni William Mitchell College of Law alumni Military personnel from Minnesota Minnesota lawyers Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub