Background
Watne, Darlene Claire was born on February 11, 1935 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Charles A. and Anna Marie Widdel (Fjeld) Watne.
Watne, Darlene Claire was born on February 11, 1935 in Minot, North Dakota, United States. Daughter of Charles A. and Anna Marie Widdel (Fjeld) Watne.
Court reporting diploma, Minot (North Dakota) Business College, 1975; graduate, Real Estate Institute, 1991.
Executive secretary Grand Exalted Ruler Elks, Minot, North Dakota, 1964-1975. President Business College, 1974—1976. Court reporter Northwest Judicial District, 1976—1990.
Real estate broker Watne Realtors Better Homes & Gardens, 1990—1999. Member North Dakota Senate from 5th district, Bismarck, 1994—2001. Commissioner Ward County, since 1994.
Active Joint Civil Services to the Poor, 1995-2001.
Elected state senator 5th district North Dakota, 1994-1998. Member Minot Mayor's Post Office Committee, since 1996. Board directors Minot Area Council of Arts, since 1986, American Red Cross,1996-.
President Minot Symphony, 1996-1997. Numerous state political committees. Member of advisory board Northern States Power Company, 1995-1997.
Rotary Club of Minot (Paul Harris fellow).
Married Clair A. Watne, March 27, 1954. Children: Carmen, Steven, Nancy, Matthew.