Laurens Republican 37th Senatorial District Buena Vista, Calhoun and Pocahontas Counties. Born March 14, 1916, at Laurens, Iowa. Son of Anton Beneke and Theresa Mefferd Beneke. Graduated Laurens High School, 1933. B.A., University of Iowa 1937, J.D., University of Iowa 1939. Practiced law Belmond, Iowa, 1939-1943. U. S. Army 1943-1945. Practiced law Laurens, Iowa, 1946 to present. Married Mardell Sell of Gowrie, Iowa, 1939. Three children: Don Jr., Ann, Mary. County attorney Pocahontas County 1951-1954. Affiliated with Laurens school board 1947-1961, as secretary, member of board, president. Member Legion, VFW, Masonic Lodge, Methodist Church. Elected to senate at special election May 1, 1961, and seated May 4. Re-elected Nov. 6, 1962.
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