Herb Kehrl (1941/2[1] - 2005) was an American politician representing Michigan's 56th district in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2004 until his death in 2005.

Herb Kehrl
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 56th district
In office
January 1, 2005 – November 29, 2005
Preceded byRandy Richardville
Succeeded byKate Ebli
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

Biography

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Kehrl graduated in political science, history and sociology at Eastern Michigan University, and took a master's degree in history. He worked as a teacher of history, school principal and school administrator. In 2000 he entered the real estate industry, qualifying as a realtor in 2002. He served as chair of the Monroe County Community Mental Health Authority and as Treasurer for Habitat for Humanity, and was a member of the Frenchtown Senior Citizen Board.[2] He was elected as a Democratic representative in the 2004 Michigan State House Election for the 56th District, winning 49% of the vote against 47% for the Republican candidate John Manor.[3]

Kehrl died of cancer[4] on November 30, 2005.[5]

References

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  1. ^ New Michigan representative leaves hospital after coma", Toledo Blade, 29 November 2005
  2. ^ Kehrl, Herb (D), MIRS News
  3. ^ HD056 District Profile[permanent dead link], Michigan Liberal
  4. ^ "Ebli's fight for change begins early as she completes Kehrl's term". Michigan House Democrats. 14 November 2006. Retrieved 5 November 2010.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Congressman Dingell on the Death of Michigan State Representative Herb Kehrl". Congressman John D. Dingell; Press Release. Archived from the original on 4 November 2010. Retrieved 5 November 2010.