Martin Buth Explained

Martin Buth
State House:Michigan
District:90th
Term Start:1959
Term End:1982
Birth Date:18 October 1917
Birth Place:Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
Party:Republican
Occupation:dairy farmer
Spouse:GeorgeAnn Louise Shaw
Children:2
Alma Mater:Michigan State University

Martin D. Buth II (October 18, 1917 – July 24, 2017) was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1959 to 1982.

Early life

Buth was born in Comstock Park, Michigan,[1] and attended school in the same place.[2] He later studied at Michigan State University, focusing on dairy farming.[2]

Career

Buth was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1959.[2] He retired from the House in 1989, and served two terms on the Kent County Board of Commissioners.[2]

Personal life

Buth's son George S. Buth served as a judge on the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for 30 years.[3]

Buth died on July 24, 2017, at the age of 99.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin D. Buth II . Michigan Legislative Biography . November 27, 2022.
  2. News: Mastrangelo . Dominick . Former dairy farmer turned state representative dies at 99 . November 27, 2022 . The Grand Rapids Press . July 26, 2017 . en.
  3. News: Price . Cynthia . Judge Buth, a youthful 70 years old, will retire after 30 years on the bench . November 27, 2022 . www.legalnews.com . December 2, 2016.