Gordon H. Butler Sr. (February 2, 1889 – August 1, 1964) was an American businessman and politician.

Gordon Butler
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
1951–1964
Personal details
BornFebruary 2, 1889
Scipio, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 1, 1964 (aged 75)
Minnesota, U.S.
Children3
EducationPurdue University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
UnitUnited States Army Corps of Engineers
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II

Early life and education

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Butler was born in Scipio, Indiana, and graduated from Purdue University in 1913 with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. He also went to the University of London in 1918 and 1919.

Career

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Butler moved to Duluth, Minnesota with his wife and family in 1914 and was a civil engineer and general contractor for the concrete business. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during World War I and World War II and was commissioned a major. Butler served in the Minnesota Senate from 1951 until his death in 1964.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Butler, Sr., Gordon H. - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2022-09-22.