John J. Bernhagen (March 19, 1934 – September 26, 2020) was an American politician, businessman, and farmer.

John Bernhagen
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 21st district
In office
1983–1991
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
1973–1982
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 15A district
In office
1969–1972
Personal details
Born (1934-03-19) March 19, 1934 (age 90)
Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 2020(2020-09-26) (aged 86)
Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLoretta
Children3
Residence(s)Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materMetropolitan State University
University of Minnesota
Mankato State University
Occupationfarmer

Bernhagen was born in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1952. Bernhagen served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He received his bachelor's degree from Metropolitan State University and his master's degree from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Bernhagen also went to University of Minnesota for graduate studies. Bernhagen was a farmer and business consultant. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1969 to 1972 and in the Minnesota Senate from 1973 to 1992. Bernhagen was a Republican. He died at his home in Hutchinson, Minnesota.[1][2]

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