Eldon Lautermilch
Canadian politician (1949–2026)
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Eldon Floyd Lautermilch (September 9, 1949 – February 9, 2026) was a Canadian provincial politician.[1] He was the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Prince Albert Northcote.[2]
Eldon Lautermilch | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Prince Albert Duck Lake | |
| In office 1986–1991 | |
| Succeeded by | riding dissolved |
| MLA for Prince Albert Northcote | |
| In office 1991 – November 20, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | first member |
| Succeeded by | Darcy Furber |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1949 Lafleche, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | February 9, 2026 (aged 76) Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Party | New Democratic Party |
Life and career
Lautermilch was first elected in 1986 and was re-elected in subsequent elections in 1991, 1995, 1999 and 2003.[3]
He was appointed to the cabinet in 1992, and held several portfolios including Energy and Mines, Rural Development, Economic and Co-operative Development, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Forestry, Minister of Highways and Transportation, and Government House Leader.[2][3][4]
Lautermilch won the 2003 election by more than 1600 votes.[2]
He did not run in the 2007 election.[3]
Lautermilch died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on February 9, 2026, at the age of 76.[5][6]
