About Sylvester Uphus
Lived 1929 – 2017 (aged 87). Sylvester Uphus was an American politician.
Sylvester Bernard Uphus (December 29, 1927 – January 1, 2017) was an American farmer and politician.
Born on a farm near Greenwald, Minnesota, Uphus served in the United States Navy during World War II. He went to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University after which he became a farmer. He served on the Ashley Township board. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1983–92 as an Independent Republican. He lived in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A nephew was Steve Dehler, who also served in the Minnesota Legislature. Uphus died in Sauk Centre, three days after his 89th birthday.
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Who was Sylvester Uphus?
American politician
When was Sylvester Uphus born?
Sylvester Uphus was born on 12 December 1929 in Grove Township.
When did Sylvester Uphus die?
Sylvester Uphus died on 1 January 2017 in Sauk Centre.
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Sylvester Uphus was a politician.
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Sylvester Uphus was American.
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