Ben Omann Explained

Bernard P. "Ben" Omann, Sr. (June 1, 1919  - November 19, 1986) was an American farmer, insurance agent, and politician.

From St. Joseph, Minnesota, Omann went to Saint John's Preparatory School. Omann was a farmer and was the owner of Omann Insurance Agency. Omann served in the Minnesota Senate in 1980 after being elected in a special election. He was a Republican. Omann then served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1983 until his death in 1986. Omann died from cancer in a hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. His son Bernie Omann also served in the Minnesota Legislature.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail?ID=10489 Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Bernard P. "Ben" Omann, Jr.
  2. 'Rep. Ben Omann dies of cancer,' Minneapolis Star Tribune, Robert Whereatt, November 20, 1986