Sylvester Uphus

Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 15A district
In office
1983-1993
Personal details
Born December 29, 1927
Sauk Centre
Political party Independent Republican
Spouse(s) Rose
Children 12
Residence Sauk Centre
Alma mater St. John's University
Occupation Farmer

Sylvester Uphus (born December 29, 1927) is an American farmer and politician.

From a farm near Greenwald, Minnesota, Uphus served in the United States Navy during World War II. He went to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University. He was a farmer. He served on the Ashley Township board. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1983 to 1992 as a Republican. He lived in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. His nephew was Steve Dehler who also served in the Minnesota Legislature.[1][2]

Notes

  1. Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-Sylvester Uphus
  2. "Navy brought world awareness to Sylvester Uphus,' Sauk Centre Herald (Minnesota), November 27, 2007, pg. 3


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