William R. Ojala Explained

William R. Ojala
Office:Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Term Start:1971
Term End:1974
Birth Date:23 January 1925
Birth Place:Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:lawyer
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1942  - 1945
Battles:World War II

William R. "Bill" Ojala (January 23, 1925 – January 6, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer.

Born in Eveleth, Minnesota, Ojala served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He then received his bachelor's degree from University of Minnesota and his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. He practiced law in Aurora, Minnesota. Ojala served on the school board and as county commissioner for St. Louis County, Minnesota. Ojala served in the Minnesota House of Representatives as a Democrat from 1971 to 1974. In 1974, Ojala ran for the United States House of Representatives and lost the election.[1] [2]

Ojala died on January 6, 2018, at the age of 92.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?ID=10477 Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-William R. Ojala
  2. http://www/ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=17789 OurCampaigns.com-William R. Ojala
  3. News: Lundy. John. 'A true son of the Iron Range': Lawyer, politician Bill Ojala dies at 92. January 10, 2018. Duluth News Tribune. January 9, 2018.