Born in Des Moines on Feb. 11, 1939, son of Frank M. and Rose Comito. Graduated Dowling High School, 1956. B.S., Drake University College of Pharmacy, 1961. Married Margaret Ann Miller of Dallas, Iowa, 1960. Four daughters: Mrs. John David McKeown, Juanita Ann, Carmella Star, Rachell; one son, Richard Lee; and one granddaughter, Amanda Margaret McKeown. Member of Saint Edward's Catholic Church, Iowa Pharmaceutical Association, American Pharmaceutical Association, Knights of Columbus, and Elks Club. Second term.

Waterloo 17th Senatorial District Republican Born in Des Moines Feb. 11, 1939, son of Frank M. and Rose Comito. Graduated Dowling High School 1956. B.S. Drake University College of Pharmacy 1961. Owner/Operator Hurdle Drug Company, since 1966. Married Margaret Ann Miller of Dallas, Iowa 1960. Four daughters and one son. Hospital corpsman, U.S. Navy. Charter Member Black Hawk County Association of Children with Learning Disability. Member, Board of Directors, Black Hawk County Drug Council. Past President of Black Hawk County Pharmaceutical Association. Past Interim Director for Black Hawk County Drug Council. Past Pharmacy Labor Liaison Officer. Member of Saint Edward's Catholic Church, Iowa Pharmaceutical Association, American Pharmaceutical Association, Knights of Columbus, Elks Club. First Term.