Paul Overgaard
Paul Overgaard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 9th district | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – January 1, 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Rudolph Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Charles Robert Hansen "Baldy, C.R." |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 9A district 9 (1963-1966) | |
| In office January 8, 1963 – January 6, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Edmond Conn |
| Succeeded by | Henry J. Savelkoul |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1930 Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 2022 (aged 91) |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse | Janet |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Albert Lea, Minnesota |
| Occupation | Legislator |
| Awards | Silver Star Purple Heart |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1948–1953 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Paul Philip Overgaard (February 15, 1930 – February 4, 2022) was an American politician in the state of Minnesota who was a member of the Minnesota Senate and the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 9 (present-day district 27) in the Senate and 9A (present-day 27A) in the House, which includes portions of Freeborn and Waseca counties in southeastern Minnesota.