Bob Dettmer

Bob Dettmer
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39A district 52A (2007–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2007
Preceded by	Ray Vandeveer
Personal details
Born	(1951-03-01) March 1, 1951 Faribault, Minnesota
Political party	Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s)	Colleen Wendt
Children	3
Residence	Forest Lake, Minnesota
Alma mater	Bemidji State University University of St. Thomas
Occupation	legislator, teacher, veteran
Religion	Baptist

Robert P. "Bob" Dettmer (born March 1, 1951) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 39A, located in the northeastern part of the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Chisago and Washington counties.

Early life, education, and career

Dettmer attended Bemidji State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education in 1973. He subsequently became a teacher in Forest Lake at Forest Lake High School, where he taught physical education and coached wrestling until 2006.

Dettmer served in the United States Army Reserve and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) in the military intelligence branch. In November 2001, he began a two year tour on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and later Operation Iraqi Freedom. Two of his sons also serve as officers in the U.S. Army.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Further information: Electoral history of Bob Dettmer

Dettmer was elected in 2006 to the open seat vacated by Representative Ray Vandeveer, who ran for higher office that year. He was re-elected in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014. He focuses on the issues of education, health care reform, economic growth, transportation, and public safety.

External links

• Bob Dettmer at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
• Rep. Bob Dettmer Web Page
• Rep. Dettmer Campaign Web Site.