J. Robert Stassen
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Preceded byNorman W. Hanson, Sr.
Succeeded byConrado Vega
Born
August 15, 1927
West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
J. Robert Stassen
August 15, 1927
West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 2015 (aged 88)
West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Bob Stassen | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 52nd district | |
| In office January 2, 1973 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Norman W. Hanson, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Conrado Vega |
| Personal details | |
| Born | J. Robert Stassen August 15, 1927 West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 2015 (aged 88) West St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relations | Harold Stassen (uncle) |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
J. Robert "Bob" Stassen (August 15, 1927 – October 15, 2015) was an American businessman, Baptist minister, and politician.
Stassen was born in West St. Paul, Minnesota; his uncle was Harold Stassen, who served as governor of Minnesota.[1] Stassen graduated from South St. Paul High School and then served in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1951, Stassen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Minnesota. He received a specialist degree from the Bethel Seminary and attended the William Mitchell College of Law.
