10 Facts About Ron Marlenee

Ronald Charles Marlenee was a Republican politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from the US state of Montana from January 3,1977, to January 3,1993.

Ron Marlenee was born on August 8,1935 in Scobey, Montana, the son of Charles and Margaret Marlenee and the brother of Bob and Lanney.

Ron Marlenee was educated in the public schools of Daniels County, and attended Montana State University in Bozeman, the University of Montana in Missoula, and the Reisch School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa.

Ron Marlenee was active in politics as a Republican, and held several party posts in Daniels County.

Ron Marlenee was reelected seven times, and served from January 3,1977, to January 3,1993.

Ron Marlenee was the longest-serving Republican representative from Montana in the House of Representatives.

Ron Marlenee was known as a conservative Republican who fought for small businesses, limited government, Second Amendment rights, and a balanced budget.

Ron Marlenee battled against federal control over state lands and was involved in agricultural issues, particularly focusing on the needs of family farms and small business owners.

Ron Marlenee described himself as a "multi-use" person who believed in multiple uses of federal lands, including drilling, mining, and recreation.

Ron Marlenee was both a Freemason and a Shriner over the course of his life.