Chuck Nergard

Charles Lester Nergard (February 6, 1929 – November 9, 2017) was an American politician who represented parts of the Treasure Coast in the Florida House of Representatives from 1967 to 1976 and 1978 to 1990

Chuck Nergard
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
March 28, 1967 – November 2, 1976
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byDale Cassens
Constituency75th district (1967–1972)
76th district (1972–1976)
In office
November 7, 1978 – November 6, 1990
Preceded byDale Cassens
Succeeded byKen Pruitt
Constituency76th district (1978–1982)
79th district (1982–1990)
Personal details
Born
Charles Lester Nergard

(1929-02-06)February 6, 1929
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died November 9, 2017(2017-11-09) (aged 88)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCatherine Misheck
Children2
Alma materGeorge Williams College
OccupationReal estate agent

Early life and education

Nergard was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1929 and moved to Florida in 1956. He attended Schurz Junior College, Wilbur Wright College, and George Williams College.[1] Nergard served in the United States Air Force.

Career

He represented a St. Lucie County-based district on the Treasure Coast from 1967 to 1976 and from 1978 to 1990.[2] During his time in the Florida House, Nergard was also a part-time real estate agent. While he served the 76th district, he succeeded Donald H. Reed Jr.[3]

Personal life

He was married to Catherine Misheck, also a native of Chicago. They had two children.[1] Nergard and his family were members of the Lutheran faith.[1]

Nergard died in Port St. Lucie, Florida on November 9, 2017 at the age of 88.[4]

References
  1. The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida - Google Books. 2005-01-01. Retrieved 2014-01-01 – via Google Books.
  2. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  3. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. Obituary: Charles Nergard
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