Joe Knollenberg

Joseph Kastl Knollenberg (November 28, 1933 – February 6, 2018) was an American politician. From 1993 to 2009, he was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Michigan's 9th congressional district and Michigan's 11th congressional district.[1]

Joe Knollenberg
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 9th district
In office
January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2009
Preceded byDale Kildee
Succeeded byGary Peters
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Michigan's 11th district
In office
January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byRobert W. Davis
Succeeded byThaddeus McCotter
Personal details
Born
Joseph Kastl Knollenberg

(1933-11-28)November 28, 1933
Mattoon, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2018(2018-02-06) (aged 84)
Troy, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sandie Knollenberg
Alma materEastern Illinois University
OccupationInsurance agent
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1955-1957

Knollenberg was known as a supporter of the North American Free Trade Agreement, President George W. Bush's support on protecting manufactured goods and for voting against expanding S-CHIP in the later years of his career.[1]

He lost to Gary Peters in the 2008 election by winning 43% of the vote to Peters' 52%.

Knollenberg died on February 6, 2018 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease at a care facility in Troy, Michigan at the age of 84.[2]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "Joe Knollenberg, former GOP congressman, dies at 84". The Washington Post. February 6, 2018. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  2. "Joe Knollenberg: Obituary". Detroit News. February 6, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2018.

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