Background
Derus, John E. was born on March 14, 1940 in Minneapolis. Son of John E. and Josephine (Rainville) E.
Derus, John E. was born on March 14, 1940 in Minneapolis. Son of John E. and Josephine (Rainville) E.
Bachelor, St. Cloud University, 1966. Postgraduate, Harvard University. Postgraduate, University Minnesota.
Volunteer Peace Corps, India. Sales representative Procter & Gamble. Alderman City of Minneapolis.
Commissioner Hennepin County, Minneapolis, also chairman board.
Candidate United States Senate, 1984. President Minneapolis Aquatennial, 1988. Board directors Minnesota Orchestral Association, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis Society Fine Arts, Minneapolis College Art and Design, Minneapolis General Hospital With United States Army.
Member Minneapolis Athletic Club.
Married Susan K. Thompson, May 1, 1974. Children: Barbara, John, Michael.
