Born in Leighton, Iowa, December 28, 1914, son of John A. and Josena Grandia. Attended rural grade school, graduated from Pella High School, 1932. Married Carol Keuning of Pella, 1937, (deceased 1981). Two children, Barbara and John H., five grandchildren. Farmer, owned and operated meat processing plant for 30 years until retirement in 1980. Member of Third Reformed Church. Former youth fellowship leader. Member of Izaak Walton League. County 4-H assistant leader, member of Pella Chamber of Commerce. Director, vice president and president of Iowa Meat Processors Association. Member of Marion County Pork Producers. Past member of Pella City Council. Second term.

Born in Leighton, December 28, 1914, son of John A. and Josena Grandia. Attended rural grade school, graduated from Pella High School, 1932. Married Carol Keuning of Pella, 1937, (deceased 1981). Two children, Barbara and John H., five grandchildren. Farmer, owned and operated meat processing plant for 30 years until retirement in 1980. Member of Third Reformed Church. Former youth fellowship leader. Member of Izaak Walton League. County 4-H assistant leader, member of Pella Chamber of Commerce. Director, vice president and president of Iowa Meat Processors Association. Member of Marion County Pork Producers. Present member of Pella City Council. First term.