Charles Kurfess
American politician (1930–2024)
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Charles Frederick Kurfess (February 1, 1930 – March 1, 2024) was an American politician. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving as Speaker of the House for part of his career. He was first elected in 1956 to an at-large district, and was elected eleven times following. Following his retirement from politics, he went on to serve as a judge on the Wood County Court of Common Pleas.[1] He also worked under presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.[2]
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Charles F. Kurfess | |
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Kurfess, c. 1971-72 | |
| 94th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1967 – December 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Cloud |
| Succeeded by | A. G. Lancione |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – December 31, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Paulo |
| Succeeded by | Robert Brown |
| Constituency | 83rd district |
| In office January 3, 1967 – December 31, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | James Celebrezze |
| Constituency | 4th district |
| In office January 1, 1957 – December 31, 1966 | |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Wood County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1930 Perrysburg, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 2024 (aged 94) Perrysburg, Ohio |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helyn Rudolph Kurfess |
Born in Wood County, Ohio, in 1930,[3][4] Kurfess earned his B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University, where he was initiated as a member of Phi Kappa Tau, and earned his J.D. degree from the Ohio State University Law School in 1957. Kurfess died on March 1, 2024, at the age of 94.[5]
