About Bruce L. Monks
Lived 1923 – 2014 (aged 90). Bruce L. Monks was an American judge, lawyer, military personnel and politician.
Bruce Lawrence Monks (November 8, 1923 – August 22, 2014) was a Michigan politician.
Early life and education Monks was born on November 8, 1923, in Lansing, Michigan, and graduated from Lansing Resurrection High School. In 1945, Monks earned an A.B. degree from Michigan State University. In 1952, Monks earned a J.D. degree from the Detroit College of Law. While in the Army, he deployed overseas in March 1946 after World War II as a chief clerk and information assistant and served in the Philippines. On November 8, 1966, Monks was defeated in his attempt at re-election.
Personal life Bruce lived in Mount Clemens, Michigan. Bruce had five children.
Death Monks died on August 22, 2014. He was interred in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.
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Who was Bruce L. Monks?
American politician (1923-2014)
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Bruce L. Monks was born on 8 November 1923 in Lansing.
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Bruce L. Monks died on 22 August 2014.
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Bruce L. Monks was a judge, lawyer, military personnel and politician.
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Bruce L. Monks was American.
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