Legislator Details
Gustave J. Groat Sr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/8/1918
City: Schoolcraft Township
County: Kalamazoo
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Death
Date: 1/17/2007
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Burial
Date: 1/7/2007
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Marital Information:
Married on 9/4/1937 to Margueritte E. "Peggy" Hill. One son, Gustave J. Groat, Jr.
Number of Children: 1
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Navy
Occupation: Retired detective
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Education:
Attended Kalamazoo Community College and Michigan State University. Graduate of the F.B.I School.
Biographical Sketch:
He was active in the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Police, Association of Retired Police and Firefighters of Battle Creek, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Notable Facts:
HR 9, 2007 House Journal, p. 46 indicated that he had died.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Social Services and Corrections , Youth Care
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 48
District Description: County of Calhoun (part).
Date Elected: 11/3/1970
Date Sworn In: 1/13/1971
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Lost Election
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Republican Vice Chair of the Committee on Liquor Control
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Liquor Control , Social Services and Corrections , Youth
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 48
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Date Elected: 11/5/1968
Date Sworn In: 1/8/1969
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Labor , Liquor Control , Public Safety , Youth
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District: 48
District Description: Townships of Bedford, Convis, Emmett and Pennfield; city of Battle Creek in Calhoun County
Date Elected: 11/8/1966
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1967
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Vice-chair of the Committee on Youth