Bruce Sassmann Explained

Bruce Sassmann
State House:Missouri
District:61st
Term Start:January 6, 2021
Education:Missouri State University (BS)
St. Louis Community College–Forest Park (AS)
Birth Date: August 11, 1950
Birth Place:Washington, Missouri, U.S.
Party:Republican
Predecessor:Tom Hurst
District2:62nd
State House2:Missouri
Term End:2023
Termstart2:2023
Successor:Sherri Gallick

Bruce Sassmann (born August 11, 1950) is an American politician and businessman serving as a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 62nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 6, 2021. Redistricting in 2022 placed his home in the new 61st district, so he ran for re-election there.

Early life and education

Sassmann was born in Washington, Missouri in 1950. After graduating from Bland High School in 1968, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Missouri State University and an Associate of Science in funeral service from St. Louis Community College–Forest Park.[1]

Career

Outside of politics, Sassmann operated his family's funeral businesses. He is also a landlord. Sassmann was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 6, 2021.[2] [3] [4]

References

  1. Web site: Representative Bruce Sassmann. 2022-02-16. house.mo.gov.
  2. Web site: Bruce Sassmann. 2022-02-16. Ballotpedia. en.
  3. Web site: Eaker. Elise. 2021-05-11. Freshmen to Watch: Bruce Sassmann. 2022-02-16. The Missouri Times. en.
  4. Web site: 2020-11-06. MO-Winners. 2022-02-16. AP NEWS. en.