Benjamin Julius Axtman

Background

Axtman, Benjamin Julius was born on February 21, 1933 in Balta, North Dakota, United States. Son of Mike P. and Rose (Pfeifer) Axtman.

Education

Graduated from the high school, Rugby, North Dakota.

Career

Farmer, Rugby; state senator from District 7 District 7 Pierce-McHenry Counties, North Dakota, 1986-1990. President Northern Plains Electrical Cooperative Inc., since 1996. Vice-chairman senate agricultural committee, 1986-1990.

Achievements

• Benjamin Julius Axtman has been listed as a noteworthy Farmer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors Little Flower Catholic Church, Rugby, 1966-1978, lay minister, since 1975, member church liturgy committee, 1963-1986. Board directors Baker Electric Coop Inc., Cando, North Dakota, since 1969, president, 1980-1985, 1991-1995, secretary-treasurer, 1985-1991. Treasurer district 7 Democrats, 1980-1985.

Board directors Farmers Home Administration, 1974-1977. Advisory board Future Farmers American, 1982-1985. With United States National Guard, 1957-1962.

Vice president Parent-Teachers Association, 1968-1969, president 1969-1970. Member Farmers' Union Elevator (board directors, secretary 1959-1986), Knights of Columbus (church activity committee since 1963, Outstanding Family award 1985), North Dakota Association Rural Electric Cooperatives (president since 1994)., North Dakota Century Club.

Interests

• Avocations: billiards, antique collection.

Connections

Married Betty K. Klause, June 30, 1958. Children: Karen, Gwen, Brian, Brenda, Dale, Shelly.

Father:

Mike P. Axtman

Mother:

Rose (Pfeifer) Axtman

Spouse:

Betty K. Klause

child:

Dale Axtman

child:

Gwen Axtman

child:

Shelly Axtman

child:

Karen Axtman

child:

Brenda Axtman

child:

Brian Axtman