William O'Brien (Minnesota politician)

William O'Brien
11th Minnesota State Auditor
In office
March 7, 1969 – January 4, 1971
GovernorHarold LeVander
Preceded byStafford King
Succeeded byRolland Hatfield
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for the 45th District
In office
January 8, 1963 – January 2, 1967
Personal details
Born(1930-02-19)February 19, 1930
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2007(2007-06-25) (aged 77)
Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Patty (divorced)
Sandra
Children4 biological, 1 stepchild
Residence(s)Duluth, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Minnesota
ProfessionInvestment Counselor

William J. "Bill" O'Brien (February 19, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida – June 25, 2007) was a Minnesota Republican politician, who served as Minnesota State Auditor and a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. O'Brien also unsuccessfully sought the office of Minnesota Secretary of State.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, O'Brien moved to Minnesota in his youth. He graduated from St. Paul Academy, and went on to college at Cornell University, where he studied mechanical engineering. He returned to Minnesota to complete his education, earning a degree in finance. He later worked as an investment counselor.

O'Brien was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1962, and again in 1964. In 1969, he was appointed to the office of Minnesota State Auditor by governor Harold LeVander.

O'Brien had four daughters and one stepdaughter; he was married twice. He died in 2007.[1]

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Party political offices
Preceded by
Norbert A. McCrady
Republican nominee for Minnesota Secretary of State
1966
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Minnesota State Auditor
1969 – 1971
Succeeded by