Jerry Hefner

Jerry Hefner (July 25, 1949 – September 21, 2017) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 12th district from 1988 to 2004.^[1]

Jerry Hefner
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 12th district
In office November 1988 – November 16, 2004
Preceded by	Bob Harris
Succeeded by	Wade Rousselot
Personal details
Born	(1949-07-25)July 25, 1949 Wagoner, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died	September 21, 2017(2017-09-21) (aged 68) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Domestic partner	Sandy Garrett (1988-2017)
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	Oklahoma National Guard
Rank	Chief Warrant Officer

Early life

Jerry Hefner was born July 25, 1949, in Wagoner, Oklahoma, to William "Bud" Hefner and Ethel Hefner (maiden name Taff). They owned a radiator shop and the Hefner Block Plant in Wagoner. He attended Wagoner Public Schools and later Northeastern Oklahoma State University and Oklahoma State University. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #98, the Wagoner and Coweta Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Club and the National Rifle Association.^[2]

Career

Hefner served as the Oklahoma House of Representatives member from the 12th district from 1988 to 2004. He met his partner, Sandy Garrett, while working in the legislature. He later served as the Wagoner County Commissioner for district 2 from 2004 to 2008, when he retired citing health reasons.^[2]

Death

He died on September 21, 2017, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 68.^[2]