Kenneth L. Odinet, Sr.
| Kenneth L. Odinet Sr. | |
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| Louisiana State Representative for District 103 (Orleans and St. Bernard parishes) |
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In office 1988–2008 |
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| Preceded by | Edward Ripoll |
| Succeeded by | Reed S. Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 9, 1930 Place of birth missing |
| Political party | Democrat-turned-Republican (2008) |
| Spouse(s) | Rosemary Popich Odinet (married 1957) |
| Children | Thirteen children |
| Residence |
Arabi, St. Bernard Parish Louisiana, USA |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Engineer and businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
Kenneth L. Odinet Sr. (born October 9, 1930) is a retired businessman from Arabi in St. Bernard Parish in suburban New Orleans, Louisiana, who is a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. As a Democrat, he represented District 103, encompassing Orleans and St. Bernard parishes, from 1988 to 2008.
In 2008, he switched parties and ran unsuccessfully as a Republican for the Louisiana Public Service Commission. Another Republican, Eric Skrmetta, won the election and remains on the commission. In 2015, Odinet is still a registered Republican.
In 1951 and 1957, Odinet received bachelor's and master's degrees, respectively, from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. From 1952 to 1954, he served in the United States Army and attended infantry school at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was an engineer from 1954 to 1957, a construction engineer/ manager from 1958 to 1973, and a consulting engineer/contractor from 1973 to 1986.
In 1957, he wed the former Rosemary Popich (also born October 1930). The Roman Catholic couple has thirteen children. Odinet is affiliated with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Association of Retired Persons.
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