Birth: May 4, 1935, Clay County. Parents: William A. and Ida M. Salton. Education: Graduated Gillett Grove High School. Spouse: Darlene, 1956. Children: 2 sons; 3 daughters. Grandchildren: 15. Profession and Activities: Farmer and Cattleman. Member: president, Iowa Forage and Grassland Council; secretary and vice-president of Iowa Cattlemen's Association; served on National Cattlemen's Private Land and Environmental Committee; Iowa Lakes Community College Advisory Board; Farm Bureau; Pioneer Promoter in Soil Conservation. Foster parent to eleven children. Volunteer Safehouse for Domestic Violence. Term: First.