Preceded by Joe Radinovich Role Politician Spouse(s) Linda Gunderson Education National University | Children 2 Name Dale Lueck Rank Commander | |
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Born October 30, 1949 (age 74)
Aitkin, Minnesota ( 1949-10-30 ) Political party Republican Party of Minnesota Alma mater National University (California) Occupation small business owner legislator Party Republican Party of Minnesota Residence Aitkin, Minnesota, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Interview with newly elected Rep. Dale Lueck (R-Aitkin)
Dale Keith Lueck(born October 30, 1949) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 10, which includes all of Aitkin County and part of Crow Wing County in the northern part of the state.
Contents
- Interview with newly elected Rep Dale Lueck R Aitkin
- Early Lifer
- Naval Service
- Education and Post Military Career
- Elections
- Tenure
- Committee Assignments
- Personal life
- References
Early Lifer
Lueck was born in Aitkin, Minnesota to Fritz & Louise Lueck. Lueck grew up on the farm, doing work (1959-1968) with the cows, hay bales, and driving tractor. In 1965 he started working at Direct Service Gas Station where he was a Service Station Attendant until 1966. In 1966, he started working at Aitkin Iron Works as a Welding & Machinist Apprentice until 1968. Lueck graduated from Aitkin High School in 1968.
Naval Service
In 1968, Lueck enlisted in the United States Navy as a fireman recruit. He advanced through the enlisted ranks to Master Chief Petty Officer (paygrade (E-9). Concurrent with enlisted service, he was commissioned as a Mustang Officer. He was augmented to Unrestricted Line Special Operations Officer (1140) and attained the rank of Commander (paygrade 0-5). Lueck retired from Naval Service in 1997. His last Navy assignment, was as US Navy Supervisor of Diving, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C.
Education and Post-Military Career
In 1984, Lueck got a B.S. in Occupational Health and Safety. He also got a B.B.A. in Information Systems. In 1997, Lueck started a Beef Cattle Operation called, Nordland Cattle & Timber Company. In 2001, he started a newspaper publication, MN Cattleman Publications. Lueck was elected as a County Commissioner of Aitkin County for 2 terms. As Commissioner, he served on the Aitkin County Forest Advisory Committee, Aitkin County UMN Extension Committee, a member of the Association of Minnesota Counties Agriculture Task Force, and as Commissioner of the Aitkin County Housing and Rehabilitation Authority. He also served as a member of the Mille Lac’s Watershed Committee, Northeast Solid Waste Advisory Group, and Director of the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency.
Elections
Lueck was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the incumbent Rep. Joe Radinovich (DFL) by 3.86% or 686 votes.
Tenure
Lueck was sworn in on January 6, 2015.
Committee Assignments
For the 89th Legislative Session, Lueck is a part of:
Personal life
In 1969, Lueck married his wife, Linda Gunderson. They have 2 children, Lance & Lisa. They also have 4 grandchildren. Lueck is a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where he was on the Church Council & Stewardship Committee. Lueck is a member of many other organizations: Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, Minnesota and American Farm Bureau, Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Minnesota Trappers Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Legion - Aitkin Lee Post 86, Life member at Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1727, Life Member of the National Rifle Association, and past Branch Vice President of the Fleet Reserve Association.