George S. Pillsbury
George Sturgis Pillsbury (July 17, 1921 – October 13, 2012) was an American businessman and politician. His family was the founders and owners of the Pillsbury Company.
George S. Pillsbury | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
| In office January 5, 1971 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Henry McKnight |
| Succeeded by | Gen Olson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1921 Crystal Bay, Orono, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 13, 2012 (aged 91) Orono, Minnesota, U.S |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Sally Whitney (m. 1947) |
| Children | 4 (including Charles) |
| Relatives | Charles Alfred Pillsbury (grandfather) John Sargent Pillsbury (great-great uncle) John Pillsbury Snyder (cousin) Wheelock Whitney, Jr. (brother-in-law) |
| Education | Yale University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1946 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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