Background
Gaeth, Matthew Ben was born on June 1, 1921 in Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States. Son of Charles J. and Sophena (Millinger) Gaeth.
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Matthew Ben Gaeth
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Matthew Ben Gaeth, American state senator Decorated Purple Heart; named Conservation Legislator of Year, 1982. member Ohio State Senate, since 1975. Republican finance chairman Defiance County, 1972-1973; Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945.; Member Ohio Municipal League (past president), Mayors Association Ohio (past president), Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, 1943.
Career
Service station operator, 1946-1948. With vending business, 1948-1965. Safety director City of Defiance (Ohio), 1962-1965, mayor, 1965-1974.
Member Ohio State Senate, since 1975.
Republican finance chairman Defiance County, 1972-1973. Former president Defiance United Way.
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Membership
Member Ohio State Senate, since 1975. Republican finance chairman Defiance County, 1972-1973. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945.
Member Ohio Municipal League (past president), Mayors Association Ohio (past president), Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Clubs: Defiance Rotary, Elks, Eagles.
Connections
Married Thelma Doctorate. John, October 29, 1943. Children: John, William, Gretchen.
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Religion
Presbyterian
Education
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1943
Career
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1946 - 1948
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1962 - 1965
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1965 - 1974
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1975