Martin Buth
Martin D. Buth II (October 18, 1917 – July 24, 2017) was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1959 to 1982.
Martin Buth | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 90th district | |
In office 1959–1982 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S. | October 18, 1917
Died | July 24, 2017 99) Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | GeorgeAnn Louise Shaw |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
Occupation | dairy farmer |
Early life
Buth was born in Comstock Park, Michigan,[1] and attended school in the same place.[2] He later studied at Michigan State University, focusing on dairy farming.[2]
Career
Buth was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1959.[2] He retired from the House in 1989, and served two terms on the Kent County Board of Commissioners.[2]
Personal life
Buth's son George S. Buth served as a judge on the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for 30 years.[3]
Buth died on July 24, 2017, at the age of 99.[2]
References
- "Martin D. Buth II". Michigan Legislative Biography. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Mastrangelo, Dominick (July 26, 2017). "Former dairy farmer turned state representative dies at 99". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
- Price, Cynthia (December 2, 2016). "Judge Buth, a youthful 70 years old, will retire after 30 years on the bench". www.legalnews.com. Retrieved November 27, 2022.
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