Miller Dunckel

Luis Miller Dunckel (February 11, 1899 – March 28, 1975) was a Michigan politician.

Miller Dunckel
Treasurer of Michigan
In office 1939–1940
Preceded by	Theodore I. Fry
Succeeded by	Theodore I. Fry
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 6th district
In office January 1, 1935 – December 31, 1938
Preceded by	James T. Upjohn
Succeeded by	Carl F. Delano
Personal details
Born	(1899-02-11)February 11, 1899 Springfield, Missouri, US
Died	March 28, 1975(1975-03-28) (aged 76) San Diego County, California, US
Political party	Republican
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War I

Early life

Dunckel was born on February 11, 1899, in Springfield, Missouri.^[1] He served in the United States Army in World War I.^[1]

Professional career

In 1932, Dunckel was defeated in the Republican primary for the Michigan Senate seat representing the 6th district. On November 6, 1934, Dunckel was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 6th district from January 2, 1935, to December 31, 1938.^[2] Dunckel served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1939 to 1940. Dunckel was defeated in the 1940 Republican primary for the office of Governor of Michigan.^[1]

Personal life

Miller Dunckel was married to Elizabeth T. Dunckel. Dunckel was a part of various groups, such as the Elks, the Freemasons, the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.^[1]

Dunckel died on March 28, 1975, in San Diego County, California, of pneumonia.^[1] Dunckel was interred at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside, California.