Franklin W. Gunnell (September 20, 1915 – June 8, 1996) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Utah House of Representatives.

Franklin W. Gunnell
Member of the Utah House of Representatives
In office
1959–1971
Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives
In office
1967–1969
Preceded byKay C. Allen
Succeeded byLorin N. Pace
Personal details
Born(1915-09-20)September 20, 1915
Wellsville, Utah, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 1996(1996-06-08) (aged 80)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUtah State University

Life and career

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Gunnell was born in Wellsville, Utah. He attended Utah State University.[1]

Gunnell served in the Utah House of Representatives[2] from 1959 to 1971.

Gunnell died on June 8, 1996,[3][4] at the age of 80.

References

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  1. ^ Sharp, Nancy Weatherly; Sharp, James Roger (1997). American Legislative Leaders in the West, 1911-1994. Bloomsbury Academic. p. 129. ISBN 9780313302121 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Laws of the State of Utah, Lorraine Press, 1961
  3. ^ "Death: Franklin Wyatt Gunnell". Deseret News. June 9, 1996. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Former Speaker Of Utah House Franklin Wyatt Gunnell Dies At 80". Deseret News. June 10, 1996. Retrieved May 26, 2024.