Tony Eckstein | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17B, 28B district | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – January 2, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Stone |
| Succeeded by | Terry Dempsey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 29, 1923 New Ulm, Minnesota |
| Died | April 13, 2009 (aged 85) Sleepy Eye, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic Farmer Labor Party |
| Spouse | Harriet |
| Children | 6 |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) |
| Occupation | Veterinarian, legislator, veteran |
Anton Joseph "Tony" or "A. J." Eckstein (May 29, 1923 - April 13, 2009) was a Minnesota politician and a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from southwestern Minnesota. First elected in 1970, Eckstein was re-elected in 1972, 1974 and 1976. He represented the old District 17B and, later, 28B, which included all or portions of Brown, Cottonwood and Nicollet counties, changing somewhat through redistricting in 1970.[1]
- ^ "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Eckstein, Anton Joseph". Leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.