Fairfield Republican Second Senatorial District Jefferson and Van Buren Counties. Born in Pope county, Illinois, February 11, 1920. Graduated from the Metropolis, Illinois, public schools in 1938. Attended Parsons College from 1939 to 1943; graduated with a B.S. degree. Served in U.S. navy until 1946. Married Elsie Mae Larson 1947; one daughter, Christine. Partner in John Deere implement store, Fairfield, Iowa. Member of Lutheran church, Masonic lodge, Rotary club. Elected to Senate in 1956.
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