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Joseph T. Niehaus Sr.

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Joseph T. Niehaus Sr.
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1969–1982
Personal details
BornFebruary 23, 1906
Near Melrose, Minnesota
DiedAugust 8, 1989
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
ProfessionFarmer, businessman, politician

Joseph T. Niehaus Sr. (February 23, 1906 – August 8, 1989) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Niehaus was born on a farm near Melrose, Minnesota, and went to high school. Niehaus took agricultural courses in vocational school and went to the University of Minnesota. He was a farmer and lived in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, with his wife and family.

Niehaus was also involved with the rural telephone company and the Sauk Centre Creamery, and was also a beekeeper and produced honey. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1969 to 1982 and was a Republican. He died at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past & Present-Joseph T. Niehaus, Jr.
  2. ^ 'Former State Representative Joseph Niehaus Dies at Age 83,' Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota), August 12, 1989, pg. 6B