Martin Buth

Martin D. Buth II (October 18, 1917 – July 24, 2017) was an American politician from the state of Michigan. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1959 to 1982.

Martin Buth
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 90th district
In office 1959–1982
Personal details
Born	(1917-10-18)October 18, 1917 Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
Died	July 24, 2017(2017-07-24) (aged 99) Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	GeorgeAnn Louise Shaw
Children	2
Alma mater	Michigan State University
Occupation	dairy farmer

Early life

Buth was born in Comstock Park, Michigan,^[1] and attended school in the same place.^[2] He later studied at Michigan State University, focusing on dairy farming.^[2]

Career

Buth was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1959.^[2] He retired from the House in 1989, and served two terms on the Kent County Board of Commissioners.^[2]

Personal life

Buth's son George S. Buth served as a judge on the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for 30 years.^[3]

Buth died on July 24, 2017, at the age of 99.^[2]