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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 2/12/1981
Birth Place: Dysart, Iowa
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 45 (1933)
48 (1939) - 53 (1949)
Home County: Tama
Richard V. Leo
Tama County
Dysart Republican 45th Senatorial District Tama and Benton Counties. Born on a farm near Dysart, October 29, 1889. A graduate of the Dysart high school, and holds a B.A. degree from the University of Iowa. Married to Corinne Deardorff of Churubusco, Indiana. Served as Senator in 45th Extra, 47th, 48th and 50th General Assemblies. One son, Robert G., 24 years old, Aviation Cadet in the Army Air Corps. One daughter, Jeanne, 22 years old.
Senate District 45
Committees
50th GA (1943)
Legislation Sponsored
50th GA (1943)