Matthew Klein

Matthew Klein
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 40th district
In office
1993–2016
Succeeded byRandy Schobinger
Speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives
In office
2005–2007
Preceded byJanet Wentz
Succeeded byJeff Delzer
Personal details
Born(1933-12-28)December 28, 1933
Zeeland, North Dakota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2023(2023-01-30) (aged 89)
Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseIsabell
Residence(s)Minot, North Dakota, U.S.
Military service
Branch/service United States Air Force

Matthew M. Klein (December 28, 1933 – January 30, 2023) was an American politician who served as member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from 1993 to 2016. He was also the speaker of the House during the 2005 legislative session. He was succeeded as speaker by Rep. Jeff Delzer. Klein was an engineering consultant by trade.

Klein graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and did graduate studies at USC and UCLA. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion.[1] Klein died in Minot, North Dakota on January 30, 2023, at the age of 89.[2]

  1. ^ Rep. Matthew Klein (R-ND 40th District) Retrieved October 1, 2014.
  2. ^ "Matt Klein". Thomas Family Funeral Home. Retrieved 12 February 2024.