Miller Dunckel

Luis Miller Dunckel (February 11, 1899  March 28, 1975) was a Michigan politician.

Miller Dunckel
Treasurer of Michigan
In office
1939–1940
Preceded byTheodore I. Fry
Succeeded byTheodore I. Fry
Member of the Michigan Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 2, 1935  December 31, 1938
Preceded byJames T. Upjohn
Succeeded byCarl F. Delano
Personal details
Born(1899-02-11)February 11, 1899
Springfield, Missouri
DiedMarch 28, 1975(1975-03-28) (aged 76)
San Diego County, California
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Early life

Dunckel was born on February 11, 1899 in Springfield, Missouri.[1]

Military career

Dunckel served in the United States Army in World War I.[1]

Professional career

In 1932, Dunckel was defeated in the Republican primary for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 6th district. On November 6, 1934, Dunckel was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 6th district from January 2, 1935 to December 31, 1938.[2] Dunckel served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1939 to 1940. Dunckel was defeated in the 1940 Republican primary for the office of Governor of Michigan.[1]

Personal life

Miller Dunckel was married to Elizabeth T. Dunckel.[3] Dunckel was a part of various groups, such as the Elks, the Freemasons, the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]

Death

Dunckel died on March 28, 1975 in San Diego County, California of pneumonia.[1] Dunckel was interred at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.[3]

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References

  1. "Duncanson to Dunlaney". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  2. "Legislator Details - Miller Dunckel". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  3. "Luis Miller Dunckel Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
Political offices
Preceded by
Theodore I. Fry
Treasurer of Michigan
1939–1940
Succeeded by
Theodore I. Fry
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