Dean Clukey

Dean Francis Clukey (January 4, 1936 – September 23, 2019) was an American politician who served in the Maine Senate from 2004 to 2006, representing the 34th legislative district of Maine as a Republican. He previously served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998.

Dean Clukey
Member of the Maine Senate from the 34th district
In office 2004–2006
Preceded by	Stephen Stanley
Succeeded by	Roger Sherman
Member of the Maine House of Representatives
In office 1992–1998
Captain of the Maine State Police
In office 1962–1986
Personal details
Born	Dean Francis Clukey (1936-01-04)January 4, 1936 Dexter, Maine, U.S.
Died	September 23, 2019(2019-09-23) (aged 83)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Donna Clukey
Children	3
Parent(s)	Bernard Clukey Louise Mossman
Residence(s)	Houlton, Maine, U.S.
Education	Ricker College (BS)
Profession	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1955–1959
Rank	Airman

Early life and education

Clukey was born in Dexter, Maine, on January 4, 1936, to Bernard Clukey and Louise Mossman. He obtained a Bachelor of Science from the now-defunct Ricker College in 1979.

Clukey served as an airman in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959.^[1]

Career

Prior to his tenure in the Maine Legislature, Clukey served as captain of the Maine State Police from 1962 to 1986.^[1]

Clukey served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1992 to 1998 as a Republican. In 2004, Clukey was elected to a single term in the Maine Senate, serving until 2006.^[2] His district included representation for much of Aroostook County, including the population centers of Houlton, Fort Fairfield and Presque Isle.

Clukey was preceded in office by Democrat Stephen Stanley and succeeded by Republican Roger Sherman.

Political positions

Clukey received a 100% rating from the Maine Right to Life Committee from 1995 to 1997. He also received a 100% rating from the National Federation of Independent Business from 2005 to 2006.^[3]

Personal life

Clukey was married and had three children. He resided in Houlton, Maine.

Clukey was a Catholic.^[1]

Clukey died at the age of 83 on September 23, 2019.^[4]