J. Robert Stassen

J. Robert "Bob" Stassen (August 15, 1927 – October 15, 2015) was an American businessman, Baptist minister, and politician.

Early life and education Stassen was born in West St. Paul, Minnesota; his uncle was Harold Stassen, who served as governor of Minnesota. Stassen graduated from South St. Paul High School and then served in the United States Navy during World War II. In 1951, Stassen received his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from the University of Minnesota. He received a specialist degree from the Bethel Seminary and attended the William Mitchell College of Law.

Career Stassen worked in the life insurance and banking businesses. He was also the president of the West St. Paul State Bank. From 1973 to 1976, Stassen served in the Minnesota Senate as a Republican. In 1974, Stassen was the Republican nominee for Minnesota state treasurer, losing to Jim Lord.

In 1981, Stassen was appointed to the Metropolitan Airports Commission.

Personal life Stassen died in West St. Paul, Minnesota.