Janet Wentz
Janet Wentz | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office 1975–2003 | |
| Speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office January 7, 2003 – September 15, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | LeRoy G. Bernstein |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Klein |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1937 McClusky, North Dakota |
| Died | September 15, 2003 (aged 66) Minot, North Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Thomas A. Wentz |
| Alma mater | Minot State University |
Janet Wentz (née Neff, July 21, 1937 – September 15, 2003) was the speaker of the North Dakota House of Representatives from January 7, 2003, until her death. She was elected in December 2002 to serve from January 2003 and was the second woman to become speaker of the North Dakota legislature. Representative Matthew Klein succeeded her as speaker.