John Blatnik

John Anton Blatnik
in 1950s
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1947 – December 31, 1974
Preceded byWilliam Pittenger
Succeeded byJim Oberstar
Member of the Minnesota Senate
In office
1940–1944
Personal details
Born(1911-08-17)August 17, 1911
Chisholm, Minnesota
DiedDecember 17, 1991(1991-12-17) (aged 80)
Forest Heights, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Spouse(s)Gisela Hager
Evelyn Castiglioni
Blatnik at the ribbon cutting of the John A. Blatnik Bridge

John Anton Blatnik (August 17, 1911 – December 17, 1991) was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), which is affiliated with the Democratic Party.