John M. Zwach

John M. Zwach Sr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Minnesota's 6th district
In office
January 3, 1967 – January 3, 1975
Preceded byAlec G. Olson
Succeeded byRichard Nolan
Minnesota Senate Majority Leader
In office
January 6, 1959 – January 2, 1967
Preceded byArchie H. Miller
Succeeded byStanley W. Holmquist
Member of the Minnesota State Senate
In office
January 7, 1947 – January 2, 1967
Succeeded byCarl Jensen
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 1935 – January 6, 1947
Personal details
BornFebruary 8, 1907
Gales Township, Redwood County, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 1990(1990-11-11) (aged 83)
Lucan, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAgnes
Children5, including Barbara
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
Minnesota State University, Mankato
OccupationSchool Principal
Teacher

John Matthew Zwach Sr. (February 8, 1907 – November 11, 1990) was an American farmer, rural school teacher, and politician. Zwach was most notably a U.S. Representative from Minnesota, serving four terms from 1967 to 1975. He also served for several terms in the Minnesota legislature.