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Bernie Lieder
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 1B district |
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| In office January 8, 1985 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Tony Stadum |
| Succeeded by | Debra Kiel |
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| Born | February 19, 1923 |
| Died | August 23, 2020 (aged 97) |
| Political party | Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party |
| Spouse | Shirley (deceased) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Crookston, Minnesota |
| Alma mater | Purdue University University of Illinois |
| Profession | engineer, legislator, veteran |
Bernard L. "Bernie" Lieder (born February 19, 1923 – died August 23, 2020) was an American politician. He was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. This is like being a lawmaker for the state of Minnesota. He represented a part of Minnesota called District 1B. This area included parts of Marshall, Pennington, Polk, and Red Lake counties in the northwestern part of the state.
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Bernie's Early Life and Education
Bernie Lieder went to college to study engineering. He attended Purdue University and the University of Illinois.
Serving His Country
Bernie also served in the U.S. Army. He was a soldier during and after World War II. He served from 1943 to 1946. During his time in the Army, he was stationed in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany.
Bernie's Political Career
Bernie Lieder was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1984. He was re-elected many times. This means people voted for him to keep his job every two years. He served until 2010. In that year, he was not re-elected. Debra Kiel from the Republican Party won the election instead.
What a Lawmaker Does
As a lawmaker, Bernie worked on many important topics. He was part of committees that focused on different areas.
Helping Farmers and Veterans
He was involved in the House Agriculture committee. This committee helps farmers and rural areas. He also worked with the Veterans Affairs Division. This group helps people who have served in the military.
Working on Transportation
Bernie was very involved in transportation issues. He chaired, or led, several groups that dealt with how money was spent on transportation. This included roads, bridges, and public transit. He also led the General Legislation, Veterans Affairs, and Elections Committee for two years.
Special Facts About Bernie
Bernie Lieder was a retired professional engineer. This means he used his knowledge of science and math to design and build things. He was also the last member of the Minnesota House of Representatives to have served in World War II.
When Bernie Passed Away
Bernie Lieder passed away on August 23, 2020. He was 97 years old.
