Chuck Nergard
American politician
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Charles Lester Nergard (February 6, 1929 – November 9, 2017) was an American politician who represented parts of the Treasure Coast in the Florida House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976 and again from 1978 to 1990.
76th district (1972–1976)
Chuck Nergard | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office March 28, 1967 – November 2, 1976 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Dale Cassens |
| Constituency | 75th district (1967–1972) 76th district (1972–1976) |
| In office November 7, 1978 – November 6, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Dale Cassens |
| Succeeded by | Ken Pruitt |
| Constituency | 76th district (1978–1982) 79th district (1982–1990) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles Lester Nergard February 6, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 2017 (aged 88) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Catherine Misheck |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | George Williams College |
| Occupation | Real estate agent |
Early life and education
Nergard was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1929 and moved to Florida in 1956. He attended Schurz Junior College, Wilbur Wright College, and George Williams College.[1] Nergard served in the United States Air Force.
Career
He represented a St. Lucie County-based district on the Treasure Coast from 1967 to 1976 and from 1978 to 1990.[2] During his time in the Florida House, Nergard was also a part-time real estate agent. While he served the 76th district, he succeeded Donald H. Reed Jr.[3]
Personal life
He was married to Catherine Misheck, also a native of Chicago. They had two children.[1] Nergard and his family were members of the Lutheran faith.[1]
Nergard died in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on November 9, 2017, at the age of 88.[4]