Herb Kehrl
Herb Kehrl | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| In office January 1, 2005 – November 29, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Richardville |
| Succeeded by | Kate Ebli |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
Herb Kehrl (1941/2[1] - 2005) was an American politician representing Michigan's 56th district in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2004 until his death in 2005.
Biography[edit]
Kehrl graduated in political science, history and sociology at Eastern Michigan University, and took a master's degree in history. He worked as a teacher of history, school principal and school administrator. In 2000 he entered the real estate industry, qualifying as a realtor in 2002. He served as chair of the Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority and as Treasurer for Habitat for Humanity, and was a member of the Frenchtown Senior Citizen Board.[2] He was elected as a Democratic representative in the 2004 Michigan State House Election for the 56th District, winning 49% of the vote against 47% for the Republican candidate John Manor.[3]
Kehrl died of cancer[4] on November 30, 2005.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ New Michigan representative leaves hospital after coma", Toledo Blade, 29 November 2005
- ^ Kehrl, Herb (D), MIRS News
- ^ HD056 District Profile[permanent dead link], Michigan Liberal
- ^ "Ebli's fight for change begins early as she completes Kehrl's term". Michigan House Democrats. 14 November 2006. Retrieved 5 November 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Congressman Dingell on the Death of Michigan State Representative Herb Kehrl". Congressman John D. Dingell; Press Release. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
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