Miller Dunckel Explained

Miller Dunckel
Office:Treasurer of Michigan
Term Start:1939
Term End:1940
Predecessor:Theodore I. Fry
Successor:Theodore I. Fry
State Senate2:Michigan
District2:6th
Term Start2:January 1, 1935
Term End2:December 31, 1938
Predecessor2:James T. Upjohn
Successor2:Carl F. Delano
Birth Date:11 February 1899
Birth Place:Springfield, Missouri, US
Death Place:San Diego County, California, US
Party:Republican
Battles:World War I

Luis Miller Dunckel (February 11, 1899March 28, 1975) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

Dunckel was born on February 11, 1899, in Springfield, Missouri.[1] He served in the United States Army in World War I.

Professional career

In 1932, Dunckel was defeated in the Republican primary for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 6th district. On November 6, 1934, Dunckel was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 6th district from January 2, 1935, to December 31, 1938.[2] Dunckel served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1939 to 1940. Dunckel was defeated in the 1940 Republican primary for the office of Governor of Michigan.[1]

Personal life

Miller Dunckel was married to Elizabeth T. Dunckel. Dunckel was a part of various groups, such as the Elks, the Freemasons, the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]

Dunckel died on March 28, 1975, in San Diego County, California, of pneumonia.[1] Dunckel was interred at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Duncanson to Dunlaney. . May 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: Legislator Details - Miller Dunckel. . May 3, 2020.