George S. Pillsbury

George S. Pillsbury
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office January 5, 1971 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	Henry McKnight
Succeeded by	Gen Olson
Personal details
Born	(1921-07-17)July 17, 1921 Crystal Bay, Orono, Minnesota, U.S.
Died	October 13, 2012(2012-10-13) (aged 91) Orono, Minnesota, U.S
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Sally Whitney ​ (m. 1947)​
Children	4 (including Charles)
Relatives	Charles Alfred Pillsbury (grandfather) John Sargent Pillsbury (great-great uncle) John Pillsbury Snyder (cousin) Wheelock Whitney, Jr. (brother-in-law)
Education	Yale University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1943–1946
Rank	First Lieutenant
Battles/wars	World War II

George Sturgis Pillsbury (July 17, 1921 – October 13, 2012) was an American businessman and politician. His family was the founders and owners of the Pillsbury Company.

Life

Pillsbury was born in Crystal Bay, Orono, Minnesota. He went to The Blake School in Hopkins, Minnesota, and to St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire. In 1942, he graduated from Yale University. Pillsbury served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He worked for the Pillsbury Company and lived in Wayzata, Minnesota. Pillsbury was also involved in the banking, railroad, and clothing businesses. Pillsbury served on the Orono School Board and was a Republican. Pillsbury served in the Minnesota Senate from 1971 to 1982. His grandfather Charles Alfred Pillsbury also served in the Minnesota Legislature. He died at his home on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, Minnesota.