Bruce L. Monks

Monks was born on November 8, 1923 in Lansing, Michigan. In 1945, Monks earned an A.B. degree from Michigan State University. In 1952, Monks earned a J.D. degree from the Detroit College of Law.[1]

From 1945 to 1946, Monks served in the United States Army in the Philippines.[1]

Monks was a lawyer. Monks was a member the State Bar of Michigan as well as the Macomb County Bar Association. From 1956 to 1959, Monks served as a justice of the peace in Clinton Township, Macomb County, Michigan. Monks served a supervisor of the same township from 1961 to 1965.[1] On November 4, 1964, Monks was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 71st district from January 13, 1965 to December 31, 1966.[2] On November 8, 1966, Monks was defeated in his attempt at re-election.[3]

Bruce lived in Mount Clemens, Michigan.[1] Bruce was married twice. His first wife was Barbara, and his second wife was Estelle T. Ura.[4] Estelle died on November 17, 2006.[5] Bruce had five children.[4] Bruce was Catholic, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.[1]

Monks died on August 22, 2014. He was interred in Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township.[4]