Joseph T. Niehaus Sr.

Joseph T. Niehaus Sr.
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
1969–1982
Personal details
Born(1906-02-23)February 23, 1906
Near Melrose, Minnesota
DiedAugust 8, 1989(1989-08-08) (aged 83)
Sauk Centre, Minnesota
PartyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
ProfessionFarmer, businessman, politician

Joseph T. Niehaus Sr. (February 23, 1906 – August 8, 1989) was an American farmer, businessman, and politician.

Niehaus was born on a farm near Melrose, Minnesota, and went to high school. Niehaus took agricultural courses in vocational school and went to the University of Minnesota. He was a farmer and lived in Sauk Centre, Minnesota, with his wife and family.

Niehaus was also involved with the rural telephone company and the Sauk Centre Creamery, and was also a beekeeper and produced honey. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1969 to 1982 and was a Republican. He died at St. Michael's Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.[1][2]

References

  1. ^ Minnesota Legislators Past & Present-Joseph T. Niehaus, Jr.
  2. ^ 'Former State Representative Joseph Niehaus Dies at Age 83,' Minneapolis Star Tribune (Minnesota), August 12, 1989, pg. 6B