William R. Rabedeaux

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State Senator
Republican
President, Publishing Company
Muscatine
66
01/13/1975 - 01/09/1977
38

Wilton Republican 38th Senatorial District Born Aug. 7, 1919, in Muscatine, son of Orren and Mecia Rabedeaux. Graduated Muscatine High School 1937. Utility executive since 1949. President and co-owner of S-R Publishing Company, Wilton, since 1961. President Trico Publishing Company, Wilton. Married Beverly Oveson, Wilton, 1950. Three sons, one daughter. World War II Air Force four years. Member Wilton Town Council, Wilton School Board, Wilton Chamber of Commerce, Muscatine County Republican Central Committee. Member Wilton Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Lions Club, and V.F.W. Elected to fill one-year unexpired term 1969. Reelected in 1970 four-year term. Due to reapportionment, reelected in 1972 for four-year term.

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State Senator
Republican
President, Publishing Company
Muscatine
65
01/08/1973 - 01/12/1975
38

Wilton Republican 38th Senatorial District Born in Muscatine Aug. 7, 1919, son of Orren and Mecia Rabedeaux. Attended Muscatine Grade Schools. Graduated Muscatine High School 1937. Utility executive since 1949. President and co-owner of S-R Publishing Company, Wilton, since 1961. President Trico Publishing Company, Wilton. Married Beverly Oveson, Wilton, 1950. Three sons and one daughter. In World War II Air Force four years. Wilton Town Council, Wilton School Board, Wilton Chamber of Commerce, Muscatine County Republican Central Committee. Member Wilton Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Lions Club, and V.F.W. Elected to fill one year unexpired term 1969. Re-elected 1970 four-year term. Due to reapportionment, re-elected in 1972 for four-year term.

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State Senator
Republican
President, Publishing Company
Muscatine
64
01/11/1971 - 01/07/1973
36

Wilton Junction Republican 36th Senatorial District Muscatine, Cedar and Scott Counties. Born in Muscatine, August 7, 1919, son of Orren and Mecia Rabedeaux. Attended Muscatine grade schools. Graduated from Muscatine High School 1937. Utility executive since 1949. President and co-owner of S-R Publishing Company, Wilton Junction, since 1961. Married Beverly Oveson of Wilton Junction in 1950. Three sons and one daughter. In World War II Air Force four years. Wilton Town Council, Wilton School Board, Wilton Chamber of Commerce, Muscatine County Republican Central Committee. Member of Wilton Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Lions Club and V.F.W. Elected to fill one-year unexpired term in 1969). Re-elected 1970 for full four-year term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources
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State Senator
Republican
President, Publishing Company
Muscatine
63
11/25/1969 - 01/10/1971
14

Wilton Republican 38th Senatorial District. Born in Muscatine Aug. 7, 1919, son of Orren and Mecia Rabedeaux. Attended Muscatine Grade Schools. Graduated Muscatine High School 1937. Utility executive since 1949. President and co-owner of S-R Publishing Company, Wilton, since 1961. President Trico Publishing Company, Wilton. Married Beverly Oveson, Wilton, 1950. Three sons and one daughter. In World War II Air Force four years. Wilton Town Council, Wilton School Board, Wilton Chamber of Commerce, Muscatine County Republican Central Committee. Member Wilton Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Lions Club, and V.F.W. Elected to fill one year unexpired term 1969. Re-elected 1970 four-year term.

Information from State Historical Society of Iowa resources