Gary Flakne

Gary W. Flakne (March 12, 1934 – January 3, 2016) was an American politician in the state of Minnesota. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota of Norwegian descent and was a lawyer. He was an alumnus of the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law (L.L.B. 1960).[1][2][3] He served in the House of Representatives for District 35 from 1963 to 1974, and for District 61A in 1973.[4] Flakne served in the Minnesota National Guard and was judge advocate general; he later served in the Minnesota Reserves. He also served as Hennepin County attorney. Flakne died on January 3, 2016, from multiple organ failure.[5] He was married with four children.[6]

Gary Flakne
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1963–1973
Personal details
Born(1934-03-12)March 12, 1934
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 2016(2016-01-03) (aged 81)
Minnesota, United States
Political partyRepublican
Occupationlawyer

References
  1. "The Hennepin Lawyer". 1972. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  2. "Legislative Manual of the State of Minnesota". 1963. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  3. Peterson, David (January 6, 2016). "Gary Flakne, former Hennepin County attorney, dies at 81". Star Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  4. "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Flakne, Gary W." Retrieved 24 December 2014.
  5. http://www.startribune.com/gary-flakne-former-hennepin-county-attorney-dies-at-81/364457551/
  6. Gary W. Flakne-obituary


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