Roy Emery Dunn (May 1, 1886 – July 23, 1985) was an American businessman and politician. Dunn was born in Dunn Township,

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. He served in the

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and was an instructor for the United States Army Students Training Corps. Dunn was a farmer, resort owner, store clerk, accountant, and bookkeeper. Dunn lived in

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with his wife and family. He served in the

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from 1925 to 1930 and from 1933 to 1966. He was a Republican. Dunn died at Wilder West Nursing Homme in

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. His funeral was held in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota.Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Roy Emery Dunn
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