Ralph Lenhart Explained

Ralph Lee Lenhart (October 18, 1930 – December 31, 2022) was an American educator and politician from Montana. Lenhart is a former Democratic member of the Montana House of Representatives who served from January 2003 to January 2007.[1]

Early life

On October 18, 1930, Lenhart was born in Durand, Wisconsin.

Career

Lenhart was a mathematics professor at Dawson Community College. Lenhart served as the Interim President of the Montana University System. He was an at-large member for the Dawson Community College Foundation Board.

On November 5, 2002, Lenhart won the election unopposed and became a Democratic member of Montana House of Representatives for District 2.[2]

On November 2, 2004, Lenhart won the election and became a Democratic member of Montana House of Representatives for District 38. Lenhart defeated Larry Heimbuch with 50.96% of the votes.[3] [4]

Personal life and death

Lenhart's wife was Shirley Lenhart (1933–2020), who was a nurse and Family Planning Director for Dawson County, Montana. They had three children, Nan, Ned, Kaia. In 1960, Lenhart and his family moved to Glendive, Montana in 1960.[4] [5]

Ralph Lenhart died from complications of COVID-19 in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on December 31, 2022. He was 92.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. http://helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/a-look-at-legislative-races/article_ab88912b-75d6-5eae-a283-0caeaddaffd8.html Helena Independent Record, January 21, 2006
  2. Web site: https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=114175 . MT State House 002 . ourcampaigns.com . November 5, 2002 . September 13, 2020.
  3. Web site: https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=163431 . MT State House 038 . ourcampaigns.com . November 2, 2004 . September 13, 2020.
  4. Web site: https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/20885/ralph-lenhart . Ralph Lenhart's Biography . . September 13, 2020.
  5. Web site: https://www.rangerreview.com/shirley-lorraine-lenhart . Shirley Lorraine Lenhart . rangerreview.com . February 23, 2020 . September 13, 2020.
  6. Web site: Ralph Lee Lenhart . Legacy . 30 December 2023.