George S. Pillsbury

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.

George S. Pillsbury
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
January 5, 1971 – January 3, 1983
Preceded byHenry McKnight
Succeeded byGen Olson
Personal details
Born(1921-07-17)July 17, 1921
Crystal Bay, Orono, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 2012(2012-10-13) (aged 91)
Orono, Minnesota, U.S
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Sally Whitney
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(m. 1947)​
Children4 (including Charles)
RelativesCharles Alfred Pillsbury (grandfather)
John Sargent Pillsbury (great-great uncle)
John Pillsbury Snyder (cousin)
Wheelock Whitney, Jr. (brother-in-law)
EducationYale University
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1943–1946
RankFirst Lieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War II

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.[1][2][3]

References
  1. Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-George Sturgis Pillsbury
  2. George S. Pillsbury-obituary
  3. 'Who's Who in Commerce and Industry,' Volume 14, Biographical Sketch of George Sturgis Pillsbury, pg. 1039


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