John Toepp

John F. Toepp (September 25, 1920 - April 24, 1979) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of both houses of the Michigan Legislature between 1963 and 1978.[1]

John F. Toepp
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 36th district
In office
January 1, 1967  December 31, 1978
Preceded byGuy Vander Jagt
Succeeded byJohn Engler
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Wexford district
In office
January 1, 1963  December 31, 1964
Preceded byCharles A. Boyer
Succeeded byDistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1920-09-25)September 25, 1920
Mansfield, Ohio
DiedApril 24, 1979(1979-04-24) (aged 58)
Lansing, Michigan
Political partyRepublican

Born in Ohio, Toepp attended Western Michigan University. He served one term in the Michigan House of Representatives and was elected to the Senate in 1966, succeeding Guy Vander Jagt who had won election to Congress. Toepp served in the Senate until his defeat in 1978.[2] He was an alternate delegate to the 1972 Republican National Convention.

Toepp a broadcaster for high school football and basketball games with the radio station WATT, and for the National Basketball League.[3]

References

  1. Find a Grave: John Francis "Jack" Toepp
  2. 1977-1978 Michigan Manual: John F. Toepp
  3. The Political Graveyard: Toepp, John F.


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