Dean Francis Clukey (January 4, 1936 – September 23, 2019) was an American politician who served in the Maine Senate from 2004 to 2006, representing the 34th legislative district of Maine as a Republican. He previously served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998.
Dean Clukey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office 2004–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Stanley |
| Succeeded by | Roger Sherman |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives | |
| In office 1992–1998 | |
| Captain of the Maine State Police | |
| In office 1962–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dean Francis Clukey January 4, 1936 Dexter, Maine, U.S. |
| Died | September 23, 2019 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Donna Clukey |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Bernard Clukey Louise Mossman |
| Residence(s) | Houlton, Maine, U.S. |
| Education | Ricker College (BS) |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1955–1959 |
| Rank | Airman |
Early life and education
editClukey was born in Dexter, Maine, on January 4, 1936, to Bernard Clukey and Louise Mossman. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the now-defunct Ricker College in 1979.
Clukey served as an airman in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.[1]
Career
editPrior to his tenure in the Maine Legislature, Clukey served as captain of the Maine State Police from 1962 to 1986.[1]
Clukey served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998 as a Republican. In 2004, Clukey was elected to a single term in the Maine Senate, serving until 2006.[2] His district included representation for much of Aroostook County, including the population centers of Houlton, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle.
Clukey was preceded in office by Democrat Stephen Stanley and succeeded by Republican Roger Sherman.
Political positions
editClukey received a 100% rating from the Maine Right to Life Committee from 1995 to 1997. He also received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business from 2005 to 2006.[3]
Personal life
editClukey was married and had three children. He resided in Houlton, Maine.
Clukey died at the age of 83 on September 23, 2019.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Dean Clukey's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 26, 2012.
- ^ "ME State Senate 34". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ "Dean Clukey's Ratings and Endorsements". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Dean Francis Clukey". Bangor Daily News. September 25, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
External links
edit- Profile from Vote Smart
