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Edgar A. Geerlings

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Edgar A. Geerlings
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 97th district
In office
January 1, 1967 – 1986
Preceded byF. Charles Raap
Succeeded byDebbie Farhat
Personal details
Born(1937-04-24)April 24, 1937
Political partyRepublican
Alma materCentral Michigan University

Edgar A. Geerlings (born april 24, 1937) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

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Geerlings was born on April 24, 1937.[1]

Education

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Geerlings graduated from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree. Geerlings did addition graduate work at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University.[1]

Career

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Geerlings was a school teacher. In 1964, Geerlings unsuccessfully ran as the Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 97th district. On November 8, 1966, Geerlings was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 97th district from January 11, 1967 to 1986.[1] In 1992, Geerlings unsuccessfully ran as the Republican candidate for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 91st district.[2]

Personal life

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Geerlings got married in 1959. Geerlings was part of the National Education Association. Geerlings was a member of the Reformed Church of America.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Legislator Details - Edgar A. Geerlings". Library of Michigan. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Gayl to Gegax". Political Graveyard. Retrieved February 1, 2020.