Retired owner of a machinery repair business. Born, raised, and resides in Sioux City. Attended Sioux City Public Schools and went on to serve in the military, serving in an engineer aviation battalion in Korea. Started the Wood- bury County Association for Retarded Citizens and served as one of its first presidents. Member of Sioux City Planning and Zoning Commission, Riverside PAC, and Siouxland Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO). Wife Donna; three daughters, one son, and five grandsons. Serving third term in House.

Birth: April 15, 1933, Sioux City. Parents: Marian and Margurite Whitead. Education: Sioux City School system. Military Service: Served in Army during the Korean War, 1953-54. Spouse: Donna, 1976. Children: 3 daughters; Pam, Peg and Jodi; 1 son, Wesley. Grandchildren: 5. Profession and Activities: Retired business owner. Member: Sioux City Planning and Zoning, 16 years; Siouxland Metropolitan Council, 8 years. Term: Second.

Birth: April 15, 1933, Sioux City. Parents: Marian and Margurite Whitead. Education: Sioux City School system. Spouse: Donna, 1976. Children: 3 daughters; Pam, Peg and Jodi; 1 son, Wesley. Grandchildren: 5. Profession and Activities: Owner and operator of Tri State Track/Heavy Equipment Repair. Member: Sioux City Planning and Zoning, 14 years, board member, Siouxland Metropolitan Council, 6 years. Term: First.