Bob Dettmer

Bob Dettmer
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 39A district 52A (2007–2013)
In office January 3, 2007 – January 2023
Preceded by	Ray Vandeveer
Personal details
Born	(1951-03-01) March 1, 1951 (age 73) Faribault, Minnesota
Political party	Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse	Colleen Wendt
Children	3
Residence	Forest Lake, Minnesota
Alma mater	Bemidji State University University of St. Thomas
Occupation	legislator, teacher, veteran

Robert P. "Bob" Dettmer (born March 1, 1951) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 39A, located in the northeastern part of the Twin Cities metro area, which includes Chisago and Washington counties.^[1]

Dettmer attended Bemidji State University, graduating with a B.S. degree in health and physical education in 1973. He also holds a M.A. in education curriculum and instruction from St. Thomas University. He subsequently became a teacher in Forest Lake at Forest Lake High School, where he taught physical education and coached wrestling until 2007.

Dettmer served in the United States Army Reserve retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4) in the Military Intelligence branch. In November 2001, he began a two-year tour on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom at Fort Gordon, Georgia, and later Operation Iraqi Freedom.^[2] Two of his sons also serve as officers in the U.S. Army.

Dettmer was elected in 2006 to the open seat vacated by Representative Ray Vandeveer, who ran for higher office that year. He served for eight terms, opting not to run for reelection in 2022. He focused on the issues of education, health care reform, economic growth, transportation, veterans and military affairs, and public safety.^[3]

• 2006 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
• 2008 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
• 2010 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
• 2012 Minnesota House of Representatives elections
• 2014 Minnesota House of Representatives elections

• Bob Dettmer at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
• Rep. Bob Dettmer Web Page
• Rep. Dettmer Campaign Web Site.