James Damman, a Michigan lieutenant governor during the administration of Republican Gov. William Milliken, died Wednesday in Austin, Texas, after an extended battle with cancer. He was 78.
Prior to becoming lieutenant governor, Mr. Damman was a Republican state representative, serving the 63rd District.
Mr. Damman was chosen as Milliken's running mate in 1974 after then-Lt. Gov. James Brickley vacated the position to become president of Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Damman served for one term before Brickley returned to his former position as lieutenant governor.
He certainly had a distinguished legislative record, which is why Gov. Milliken selected him," said George Weeks, former press secretary and chief of staff to Milliken. "The lieutenant governor usually labors in obscurity, but he built a solid record in the House and in the administration."
Before entering public service, Mr. Damman worked at the Damman Hardware retail chain, founded by his father, Adolph Damman.
Born in Grosse Pointe Park, Mr. Damman served in the Army prior to serving as a Troy city commissioner. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1970 and served until 1974.
After leaving politics, Mr. Damman worked in real estate for several years before founding Quantum Digital, a technology company based in Austin.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; three daughters, Joan Kramer, Susan Peyton and Sandra Shaw; three sons, Jim, Stephen and Mark; a sister; a brother; 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass is at 11 a.m. today at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas.
Interment will be at Cook-Walden Capital Parks in Pflugerville, Texas
His tombstone indicates he died on February 23, 2011.
Contributor: David Ray
Prior to becoming lieutenant governor, Mr. Damman was a Republican state representative, serving the 63rd District.
Mr. Damman was chosen as Milliken's running mate in 1974 after then-Lt. Gov. James Brickley vacated the position to become president of Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Damman served for one term before Brickley returned to his former position as lieutenant governor.
He certainly had a distinguished legislative record, which is why Gov. Milliken selected him," said George Weeks, former press secretary and chief of staff to Milliken. "The lieutenant governor usually labors in obscurity, but he built a solid record in the House and in the administration."
Before entering public service, Mr. Damman worked at the Damman Hardware retail chain, founded by his father, Adolph Damman.
Born in Grosse Pointe Park, Mr. Damman served in the Army prior to serving as a Troy city commissioner. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1970 and served until 1974.
After leaving politics, Mr. Damman worked in real estate for several years before founding Quantum Digital, a technology company based in Austin.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; three daughters, Joan Kramer, Susan Peyton and Sandra Shaw; three sons, Jim, Stephen and Mark; a sister; a brother; 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass is at 11 a.m. today at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas.
Interment will be at Cook-Walden Capital Parks in Pflugerville, Texas
His tombstone indicates he died on February 23, 2011.
Contributor: David Ray
James Damman, a Michigan lieutenant governor during the administration of Republican Gov. William Milliken, died Wednesday in Austin, Texas, after an extended battle with cancer. He was 78.
Prior to becoming lieutenant governor, Mr. Damman was a Republican state representative, serving the 63rd District.
Mr. Damman was chosen as Milliken's running mate in 1974 after then-Lt. Gov. James Brickley vacated the position to become president of Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Damman served for one term before Brickley returned to his former position as lieutenant governor.
He certainly had a distinguished legislative record, which is why Gov. Milliken selected him," said George Weeks, former press secretary and chief of staff to Milliken. "The lieutenant governor usually labors in obscurity, but he built a solid record in the House and in the administration."
Before entering public service, Mr. Damman worked at the Damman Hardware retail chain, founded by his father, Adolph Damman.
Born in Grosse Pointe Park, Mr. Damman served in the Army prior to serving as a Troy city commissioner. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1970 and served until 1974.
After leaving politics, Mr. Damman worked in real estate for several years before founding Quantum Digital, a technology company based in Austin.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; three daughters, Joan Kramer, Susan Peyton and Sandra Shaw; three sons, Jim, Stephen and Mark; a sister; a brother; 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass is at 11 a.m. today at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas.
Interment will be at Cook-Walden Capital Parks in Pflugerville, Texas
His tombstone indicates he died on February 23, 2011.
Contributor: David Ray
Prior to becoming lieutenant governor, Mr. Damman was a Republican state representative, serving the 63rd District.
Mr. Damman was chosen as Milliken's running mate in 1974 after then-Lt. Gov. James Brickley vacated the position to become president of Eastern Michigan University. Mr. Damman served for one term before Brickley returned to his former position as lieutenant governor.
He certainly had a distinguished legislative record, which is why Gov. Milliken selected him," said George Weeks, former press secretary and chief of staff to Milliken. "The lieutenant governor usually labors in obscurity, but he built a solid record in the House and in the administration."
Before entering public service, Mr. Damman worked at the Damman Hardware retail chain, founded by his father, Adolph Damman.
Born in Grosse Pointe Park, Mr. Damman served in the Army prior to serving as a Troy city commissioner. He was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives in 1970 and served until 1974.
After leaving politics, Mr. Damman worked in real estate for several years before founding Quantum Digital, a technology company based in Austin.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margaret; three daughters, Joan Kramer, Susan Peyton and Sandra Shaw; three sons, Jim, Stephen and Mark; a sister; a brother; 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass is at 11 a.m. today at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 5455 Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas.
Interment will be at Cook-Walden Capital Parks in Pflugerville, Texas
His tombstone indicates he died on February 23, 2011.
Contributor: David Ray
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