Ralph Wilson Potter

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State Senator
Republican
Real Estate Broker
Linn
65
01/08/1973 - 01/12/1975
15

Marion Republican 15th Senatorial District Born July 29, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, son of Walter D. and Helen M. Potter. Real Estate broker. Married Helen E. Drake May 2, 1945, in Marion. Two sons: Robert W., and Boyd D. Member First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 298, Kiwanis Club, Masons, Consistory, Shrine, Farm Bureau. In U.S. Marine Corps 1942-45. Marion Mayor 1963-68. Owner-operator Potter Real Estate, Marion, 1956 to present date. Associated in family farm service business 1938 to 1956. Third term in Iowa Senate.

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State Senator
Republican
Real Estate Broker
Linn
64
01/11/1971 - 01/07/1973
10

Marion Republican 24th Senatorial District Linn County. Born July 29, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, son of Walter D. and Helen M. Potter. Attended Arthur Elementary School and Franklin High School, Cedar Rapids, graduating Jan., 1938. Real Estate broker. Married Helen E. Drake May 2, 1945, in Marion. Father of two sons: Robert W., and Boyd D. Member First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 298, Kiwanis Club, Masons, Consistory, Shrine, Farm Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce of Marion. Served in U. S. Marine Corps 1942-45. Mayor City of Marion 1963-68. Owner and operator of Potter Real Estate, Marion, 1956 to present date. Associated in family farm service business from 1938 to 1956. Serving second year in Senate.

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State Senator
Republican
Real Estate Broker
Linn
63
01/13/1969 - 01/10/1971
24

Marion Republican 24th Senatorial District Linn County. Born July 29, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, son of Walter D. and Helen M. Potter. Attended Arthur Elementary School and Franklin High School. Cedar Rapids, graduating Jan., 1938. Real Estate broker. Married Helen E. Drake May 2, 1945, in Marion. Father of two sons: Robert W., 19, and Boyd D., 15. Member First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 298, Kiwanis Club, Masons, Consistory, Shrine, Farm Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce of Marion. Served in U.S. Marine Corps 1942-45. Mayor City of Marion 1963-68. Owner and operator of Potter Real Estate, Marion, 1956 to present date. Associated in family farm service business from 1938 to 1956. Serving first term in senate.

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