Minnesota State Republican Sen. Jerry Relph has died due to complications from COVID-19.
The 76-year-old began serving in the Minnesota Senate in 2017 and represented the 14th district that includes St. Cloud.
His wife confirmed the news of his death in a statement published on the Minnesota Senate Republicans Caucus' website Friday night.
"I'm heartbroken to share that my husband, Jerry Relph, has passed away and entered his heavenly home. Jerry was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He was a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam, an attorney, small businessman, and dedicated public servant in the Minnesota Senate," Pegi Broker-Relph wrote.
Covid=19 is still a dangerous situation. Just a thought.