John A. Busterud
American politician (1921–2016)
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John Armand Busterud (March 7, 1921 - January 4, 2016) was a Republican Assemblyman in the California legislature for the 22nd District.[1] He was also Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality, was married to Anne Witwer and had three children: John, James and Mary.[2]
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John Busterud | |
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| Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| President | Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | Russell Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Charles Warren |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 22nd district | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 7, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard R. Brady |
| Succeeded by | George W. Milias |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Armand Busterud March 7, 1921 Coos Bay, Oregon, U.S. |
| Died | January 4, 2016 (aged 94) San Rafael, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Anne Witwer
(m. 1953; div. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Oregon (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Military service
After college, Busterund became an officer in the United States Army and served 90th Infantry Division in World War II.[3] His unit seized art and gold hidden by Germany in a salt mine. He wrote the Below The Salt, an account of his units capture of the German gold reserves at Merkers Mine in the war.[4][5] After the war, Busterund continued his service in the army and achieved the rank of lieutenant colonel.
