Delwyn Gage
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November 28, 1930
Delwyn Gage | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Montana Senate | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Fred Van Valkenburg |
| Succeeded by | Fred Van Valkenburg |
| Member of the Montana Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office 1982–1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delwyn Orin Gage November 28, 1930 Calvin, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | July 8, 2025 (aged 94) Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sarah Marlene Brenchley |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
| Profession | Politician, accountant, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Delwyn Orin Gage (November 28, 1930 – July 8, 2025) was an American politician, accountant, and businessman who served in the Montana Senate from 1982 to 1998, representing the 5th legislative district of Montana as a Republican.[1][2][3] He served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1991.[a]
Gage was born in Calvin, North Dakota on November 28, 1930. He attended Brigham Young University.[4]
Career
Gage served in the Korean War as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
Gage served in the Montana Senate from 1982 to 1998, representing the 5th legislative district of Montana as a Republican. He served as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1991.
Gage ran unopposed in the 1990 Montana Senate elections.[5]
Outside of politics, Gage worked as an accountant and businessman.
Political positions
Gage received an 88% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business in 1996.[6]
Personal life
Gage resided in Bigfork, Montana. He previously resided in Cut Bank, Montana.
Gage was married to Sarah Marlene Brenchley, who pre-deceased him. They had six children.[4]
Gage died in Billings, Montana on July 8, 2025, at the age of 94.[7]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Delwyn Gage | 4,082 | 100.0 | ||
| Total votes | 4,082 | 100.0 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
