Stanley Fudro

Stanley J. Fudro (May 6, 1918 – December 30, 2008) was an American businessman, toy maker, and politician.

Fudro was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and graduated from Edison High School in 1939. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. Fudro went to the University of St. Thomas and University of Minnesota.

Fudro was the owner of the Marla Toy Company and was a toy inventor. He was also a home builder and was involved with the carpenters labor union. Fudro served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1957 to 1980 and was a Democrat.

Personal life
Fudro married Ramona Mikolajczyk on October 31, 1959. The couple had five children: Beth, Angelle, Lisa, Marla, and Gretchen.

Fudro died in Anoka, Minnesota, aged 90.