William W. Dieleman

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State Senator
Democrat
Newspaper Publisher
Jasper
75
01/11/1993 - 01/08/1995
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Birth: January 19, 1931, Oskaloosa. Parents: Garret J. and Jozena DeGeus Dieleman. Education: Pella Christian High School, 1949; B.A., Calvin College, 1959; M.A., political science, University of Iowa, 1966; post graduate work, University of South Dakota, 1972. Military service: Iowa National Guard, 1951-1953; Korean Conflict, 1953-1955; Army Reserves, 6 years. Spouse: Emily J. Langstraat, 1951. Children: 2 daughters: Cynthia and Kristen; 1 son: Wendell. Grandchildren: 2. Activities: Owner and publisher of Diamond Trail News, Sully. Pella city council member, 5 years. Member and elder: Calvary Christian Reformed Church, Pella. High school teacher, 15 years. Past board member of Christian Schools International, 6 years. Member: Iowa Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Iowa Historical Society, Pella Historical Society, Jasper County Farm Bureau, and People to People International-Oskiowa chapter. Served 4 terms in the Iowa House. Term: Third.

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State Senator
Democrat
Newspaper Publisher
Marion
74
01/14/1991 - 01/10/1993
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Birth: January 19, 1931. Parents: Jozena and the late Garret J. Dieleman. Education: Pella Christian High School, 1949; B.A., Calvin College, 1959; M.A., political science, University of Iowa, 1966. Military service: Iowa National Guard, 1951-1953; Korean Conflict, 1953-1955; Army Reserves, 6 years. Spouse: Emily J. Langstraat, 1951. Children: 3. Activities: Owner and publisher of Diamond Trail News, Sully. Pella city council member, 5 years. Iowa Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Marion County Farm Bureau. Served 4 terms in Iowa House. Term: Third.

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State Senator
Democrat
Newspaper Publisher
Marion
73
01/09/1989 - 01/13/1991
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Birth: January 19, 1931. Parents: Jozena and the late Garret J. Dieleman. Education: Pella Christian High School, 1949; B.A., Calvin College, 1959; M.A., political science, University of Iowa, 1966. Military Service: Iowa National Guard, 1951-1953; Korean Conflict, 1953-1955; Army Reserves, 6 years. Spouse: Emily J. Langstraat, 1951. Children: 3. Activities: Owner and publisher of Diamond Trail News, Sully. Pella city council member, 5 years. Life insurance underwriter, Guarantee Mutual Life Co. Member: Iowa and National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters, Iowa Press Association, National Newspaper Association, Marion County Farm Bureau. Served 4 terms in Iowa House. Term: Second.

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State Senator
Democrat
Life Insurance Underwriter
Marion
72
01/12/1987 - 01/08/1989
35

Born in Oskaloosa, on January 19, 1931, son of Jozena and the late Garret J. Dieleman. Education: Pella Christian High School, 1949; B.A., Calvin College, 1959; M.A., political science, University of Iowa, 1966. American government and history teacher, 1959-74. Married Emily J. Langstraat, 1951; 3 children. Member: Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Veteran; Iowa National Guard, 1951-53; Korean War, 1953-55; Army Reserves, six years. Owner and publisher of Diamond Trail News, Sully, Iowa. Pella city councilman, five years. Life insurance underwriter, Guarantee Mutual Life Co. Member: Iowa and National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters; Iowa Press Association and National Newspaper Association. Marion County Farm Bureau. Served four terms in Iowa House of Representatives; second term in Senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Life Insurance Underwriter
Marion
71
01/14/1985 - 01/11/1987
35

Born in Oskaloosa, on January 19, 1931, son of Jozena and the late Garret J. Dieleman. Education: Pella Christian High School, 1949; B.A., Calvin College, 1959; M.A., political science, University of Iowa, 1966. American government and history teacher, 1959-74. Married Emily J. Langstraat, 1951; 3 children. Member: Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Veteran; Iowa National Guard, 1951-53; Korean War, 1953-55; Army Reserves, six years. Owner and publisher of Diamond Trail News, Sully, Iowa. Pella city councilman, five years. Life insurance underwriter, Bankers Life, Nebraska. Member: Iowa and National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters; Iowa Press Association and National Newspaper Association. Marion County Farm Bureau. Served four terms in Iowa House of Representatives; first term in Senate.

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State Senator
Democrat
Life Insurance Underwriter
Marion
70
01/10/1983 - 01/13/1985
35

Born in Oskaloosa, on January 19, 1931, son of Jozena and the late Garret J. Dieleman. Education: Pella Christian High School, 1949; B.A., Calvin College, 1959; M.A., political science, University of Iowa, 1966. American government and history teacher, 1959-74. Married Emily J. Langstraat, 1951; 3 children. Member: Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Veteran; Iowa National Guard, 1951-53; Korean War, 1953-55; Army Reserves, six years. Owner and publisher of Diamond Trail News, Sully, Iowa. Pella city councilman, five years. Life insurance underwriter, Bankers Life, Nebraska. Member: Iowa and National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters; Iowa Press Association and National Newspaper Association. Marion County Farm Bureau. Served four terms in Iowa House of Representatives; first term in Senate.

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State Representative
Democrat
Life Ins. Underwriter
Marion
69
01/12/1981 - 01/09/1983
70

Born Jan. 19, 1931, in Oskaloosa, son of Garret J. and Jozena Dieleman. Graduated from Pella Christian High School, 1949. B.A., Calvin College, 1959. M.A., University of Iowa, 1966. American government and history teacher, 1959-74. Married Emily J. Langstraat, 1951. Children: Wendell, Cyndi and Kris. Member of Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Veteran: Iowa National Guard, 1951-53; Korean Conflict, 1953-55; Reserves, six years. Member of American Legion. Owner of Diamond Trail News, Sully. Member, Iowa Press Association and National Newspaper Association. Past member and vice chairman of the Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments, 1972-75. Life insurance underwriter for Bankers Life, Nebraska. Member of Iowa and National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters. Fourth term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Insurance
Marion
68
01/08/1979 - 01/11/1981
70

Pella District 70 Democrat Born Jan. 19, 1931 in Oskaloosa, son of Garret J. and Jozena Dieleman. Graduated from Pella Christian High School 1949. B.A. Calvin College, 1959. M.A. State University of Iowa 1966. Post-graduate studies, University of South Dakota. American Government and History teacher, (1959-1974). Life Insurance Underwriter for Bankers Life Nebraska since summer 1974. Married Emily J. Langstraat of Oskaloosa, 1951. Children: Wendell, Cyndi, Kris. Served in Iowa National Guard, 1951-1953, U.S. Army during Korean War, 1953-1955, Reserves eight years. Member Calvary Christian Reformed Church. Pella City Councilman 1970-1975. Represented City of Pella on the Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments 1972-75, Vice-Chairman 1974. Member of Iowa and National Association of Life Insurance Underwriters. American Legion. Third term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Insurance
Marion
67
01/10/1977 - 01/07/1979
70

Pella District 70 Democrat Born Jan. 19, 1931 in Oskaloosa, son of Garret J. and Jozena Dieleman. Graduated Pella Christian High School 1949. B.A. Calvin College, 1959. M.A., State University of Iowa 1966. Post-graduate studies, University of South Dakota. American Government and History teacher (1959-1974). Life insurance underwriter, Bankers Life of Nebraska since summer 1974. Married Emily J. Langstraat, 1951. Children: Wendell, Cyndi, Kristy. Served during Korean War, reserves eight years. Pella City Councilman 1970-1975. Member Calvary Christian Reformed Church of Pella. Represented Pella on the Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission and Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments 1972-1975, vice-chairman, 1974, American Legion. Second term.

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State Representative
Democrat
Insurance
Marion
66
01/13/1975 - 01/09/1977
70

Pella District 70 Democrat Born Jan. 19, 1931 in Oskaloosa, son of Garret J. and Jozena Dieleman. Graduated Pella Christian High School 1949. B.A., Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1959. M.A., State University of Iowa 1966. Post-graduate studies summer 1972, University of South Dakota. American Government and History teacher (1959-1974). Life insurance underwriter, Bankers Life of Nebraska since summer 1974. Married Emily J. Langstraat, Oskaloosa, 1951. Children: Wendell, Cyndi (Mrs. Dennis De Young), Kristy. Served during Korean War, reserves eight years. Pella City Councilman 1970-1975. Member Calvary Christian Reformed Church of Pella. Represented Pella on the Central Iowa Regional Planning Commission and Central Iowa Regional Association of Local Governments 1972-1975, vice-chairman, 1974. First term.

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