Keokuk Democrat First Senatorial District Lee County. Born at Keokuk, Iowa, Sept. 16, 1919. A life long resident of Keokuk and graduate of the public school system. Served in Army Air Force as bombardier in the European theatre. Owner and operator of two Keokuk restaurants. Past president of Junior Chamber of Commerce, trustee of Keokuk Water Works Commission, member of American Legion, Elks, Moose, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis, Izaak Walton, Masons, Kaaba Temple of the Shrine, and the Keokuk Fez Club. Member of the Westminster United Presbyterian church. Married Louise Gottsschalg of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Father of one son, Frederick, age 14. Served in 58th General Assembly.

Keokuk Democrat First Senatorial District Lee County. Born at Keokuk, Iowa, September 16, 1919. A life-long resident of Keokuk and graduate of the public school system. Served in Army Air Force as bombardier in the European theatre. Owner and operator of two Keokuk restaurants. Past president of Junior Chamber of Commerce, trustee of Keokuk Water Works Commission, member of American Legion, Elks, Moose, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Kiwanis, Izaak Walton, Masons, Kaaba Temple of the Shrine, and the Keokuk Fez Club. Member and deacon of the Westminster United Presbyterian church. Married to Louise Gottschalg of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Father of one son, Frederick, age 12. Serving first term in the Senate.