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 1978 to 1990
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. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Catherine Misheck |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | George Williams College |
| Occupation | Real estate agent |
Early life and education
editNergard 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
editHe 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
editHe 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]
References
edit- ^ a b c The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida - Google Books. 2005-01-01. Retrieved 2014-01-01 – via Google Books.
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Obituary: Charles Nergard