Einar E. Erlandsen Explained

Einar E. Erlandsen
State House:Michigan
District:107th
Term Start:January 13, 1965
Term End:December 31, 1966
Predecessor:District established
Successor:Charles H. Varnum
State House2:Michigan
District2:Delta County
Term Start2:January 5, 1949
Term End2:December 31, 1964
Predecessor2:Roy Albert Jensen
Successor2:District abolished
Birth Date:27 April 1908
Birth Place:Escanaba, Michigan, US
Death Place:Escanaba, Michigan, US
Party:Democratic

Einar Eugene Erlandsen (April 27, 1908March 24, 1995) was a Michigan politician.

Early life and education

Erlandsen was born on April 27, 1908, in Escanaba, Michigan, to Norwegian parents. Erlandsen attended public school, and received a high school education in Escanaba.[1]

Career

Erlandsen worked for 23 years as a paper maker for Escanaba Paper Company. He played a key role in organizing a credit union for the company in 1941, and served as the elected treasurer and manager of the credit union until 1948.[2] On November 2, 1948, Erlandsen was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Delta County district from January 5, 1949, to December 31, 1964. On November 4, 1964, Erlandsen was again elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 107th district from January 13, 1965, to December 31, 1966.[1] Erlandsen was defeated when he sought re-election in 1966, and again in 1968. In 1956, Erlandsen was a delegate to the Democratic National Convention.[3]

Personal life

Erlandsen married Rose M. McMahon on June 17, 1933. Together, they had one child. Erlandsen was Lutheran.[1]

Death

Erlandsen died on March 24, 1995, in Escanaba. He was interred at Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells Township, Delta County, Michigan.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislator Details - Einar E. Erlandsen. . December 31, 2020.
  2. Book: Michigan . 1965 . Michigan manual. 1951-52. . . en .
  3. Web site: Erickson-ropes to Erlunia . . December 31, 2020.