Jack Gingrass

Jack L. Gingrass (27 August 1921 – 23 January 2010) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula in the 1960s and 1970s.[1]

Jack L. Gingrass
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 109th district
In office
January 1, 1973 – December 31, 1984
Preceded byJohn D. Payant
Succeeded byJim Connors
In office
January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1968
Preceded byJames K. Constantini
Succeeded byJohn D. Payant
Personal details
Born(1921-08-27)August 27, 1921
Marquette, Michigan
DiedJanuary 23, 2010(2010-01-23) (aged 88)
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBetty Jenkins
Alma materNorthern Michigan University
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Army Air Corps
Battles/warsWorld War II

After attending Northern Michigan University, Gingrass served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. Gingrass was elected to the House in 1966 and served one term before being defeated for re-election by John Payant. Gingrass won the rematch in 1972 and served through 1984. After leaving the Legislature, he was appointed to the Lake Superior State University board of control where he served until his appointment to the Michigan State Transportation Commission by Governor John Engler in 1991.[2] In 2000, he retired from the commission. Gingrass owned and operated a printing company, retiring from that in 2008.[3][4]

References
  1. The Political Graveyard: Gingrass, Jack L.
  2. Lake Superior State University: Jack Gingrass Archived 2016-08-19 at the Wayback Machine
  3. 1983-1984 Michigan Manual: Jack L. Gingrass
  4. House Resolution 205 (2010): A resolution of tribute offered as a memorial for Jack L. Gingrass, former member of the House of Representatives


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