Background
Himsl, Mathias Alfred was born on September 17, 1912 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Victor S. and Clara C. (Engels) Himsl.
Himsl, Mathias Alfred was born on September 17, 1912 in Bethune, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Victor S. and Clara C. (Engels) Himsl.
Came to the United States, 1913. Bachelor of Arts, Saint John"s University, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1934. Master of Arts, University Montana, 1940.
Teacher, superintendent schools, Broadus, Montana, 1934-1945. Secretary Himsl Wohlwend Motors, Incorporated., Kalispell, Montana, 1945-1968. President Skyline Broadcasters, Incorporated., radio station KGEZ, Kalispell, 1958-1995.
Participant-time instructor Flathead Valley Community College, 1969-1972.
Member Montana House of Representatives from Flathead County, 1966-1972, Montana Senate from 3d district, 1972-1991. Senate president pro tempore, 1989.
Chairman Flathead County Republican Committee, 1952-1964. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1964.
Board of Governors American Red Cross, 1956-1959.
Member of Elks.
Married Lois Louise Wohlwend, July 18, 1940. Children: Allen, Marilyn Himsl Olson, Louise Himsl Robinson, Kathleen, Judith Himsl Choury.