John Pritzlaff
Member of the Arizona Senate
In office
1975–1982
United States Ambassador to Malta
In office
September 4, 1969 – February 24, 1972
PresidentRichard Nixon
Preceded byHugh H. Smythe
Succeeded byJohn I. Getz
Member of the
Arizona House of Representatives
In office
1963–1969
Personal details
Born
John Charles Pritzlaff Jr.

May 10, 1925
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 2005 (aged 79)
Arizona, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mary Dell Olin
​
(m. 1951)​
EducationPrinceton University (BA)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

John Charles Pritzlaff Jr. (May 10, 1925 – May 2, 2005) was an American businessman, politician, and diplomat who served in both chambers of the Arizona State Legislature. He also served as the United States Ambassador to Malta from 1969 to 1972.

Early life and education

Pritzlaff was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1958, Pritzlaff moved to Phoenix, Arizona, with his family.[1] Pritlaff served in the United States Army during World War II. In 1947, he received his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Princeton University.

Career

Prior to his political career, he was the Vice-President and General Manager of the John Pritzlaff Hardware Company in Milwaukee, founded by John C. Pritzlaff. In Phoenix, Pritzlaff owned the Rockmount Real Estate Investments. He was involved with the Republican Party in Wisconsin and Arizona.[1]

He was a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from 1963 to 1969 and of the Arizona Senate from 1975 to 1982.[2][3] He also served as the United States Ambassador to Malta from 1969 to 1972.[1][4]

Personal life

On February 10, 1951, Pritzlaff married Mary Dell Olin,[1][4] the daughter of Spencer Truman Olin[5] an executive at Olin Corporation. The family lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin before moving to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1958. Their daughter Anne, married former Arizona Governor, Fife Symington.[6]

Pritzlaff died on May 2, 2005, in Arizona.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "John Charles Pritzlaff Jr. – Obituary". The Arizona Republic. 5 May 2005. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  2. ^ "SG 6 – Members – Senator John C. Pritzlaff – Bibliographical Note". Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. 8 May 2009. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  3. ^ Corbin, Bob (26 March 1979). "Letter to John C. Pritzlaff Jr., State Senator, Arizona State Senate, stating that the transfer of real estate for nominal consideration for estate planning purposes(...)". Arizona Attorney General Opinions. Letter to Hon. John C. Pritzlaff Jr. Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  4. ^ a b McG. Thomas Jr., Robert (17 April 1995). "Spencer Truman Olin, Executive For Olin Corporation, Dies at 96". The New York Times Company. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois on September 11, 1950 · Page 10".
  6. ^ "John Pritzlaff, Former US ambassador to Malta, dies". Malta Independent. 8 May 2005. Archived from the original on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 15 July 2014.
  7. ^ "John Pritzlaff – Obituary". www.legacy.com. Retrieved 2020-10-11.
Diplomatic posts Preceded byHugh H. Smythe United States Ambassador to Malta 1969–1972 Succeeded byJohn I. Getz
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