Jay Kerttula
American politician (1928–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jalmar Martin "Jay" Kerttula (April 6, 1928 – November 13, 2020)[1] was an American businessman, farmer, and politician in Alaska.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, Kerttula was the longest-serving member of the Alaska Legislature, having served in the House from 1961 to 1963 and 1965 to 1973 and in the Senate from 1973 to 1995.,[3] until his record was surpassed by Lyman Hoffman in 2019.[4]
Quick Facts President of the Alaska Senate, Preceded by ...
Jay Kerttula | |
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President of the Alaska Senate | |
In office January 12, 1981 – January 12, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Clem Tillion |
Succeeded by | Don Bennett |
Personal details | |
Born | (1928-04-06)April 6, 1928 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | November 13, 2020(2020-11-13) (aged 92) Juneau, Alaska |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Helen Joyce Campbell
(m. 1955; died 2015) |
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