Al Kurtenbach | |
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Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 4th district | |
In office January 27, 2004 –January 2005 | |
Preceded by | Larry Diedrich |
Succeeded by | Jim Peterson |
Personal details | |
Born | Dimock,South Dakota | January 3,1934
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Brookings,South Dakota |
Profession | electrical engineer |
Aelred J. (Al) Kurtenbach (born January 3,1934) is an American electrical engineer. He appointed to the South Dakota State Senate in 2004 to complete the term of Larry Diedrich. [1]
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