Representative Lester M. Freeman View All Years

LESTER M. FREEMAN

Mr. Speaker: Your committee appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Lester M. Freeman begs to submit the following Memorial:

Lester M. Freeman was born on June 26, 1910 in Boxholm, Iowa. He was the son of August and Elna Freeman. He attended Boxholm Consolidated School and graduated in 1928. He married Leona H. Frederickson.

Mr. Freeman owned and operated grocery stores in Boxholm, Dayton and Gowrie before moving to Spirit Lake in 1951. Mr. Freeman was with the Hotel-Restaurant Divison of the Iowa Department of Agriculture from 1952-1964. He owned and operated a resort in Spirit Lake until retiring in 1988, when he returned to Boxholm.

Mr. Freeman, a Republican, served two terms in the House of Representatives, from 1967-1970. In 1969 and 1970, he and his son, Dennis were the first father and son to serve simultaneously in the Iowa House of Representatives.

Mr. Freeman was a member of Spirit Lake Kiwanis, and the Lutheran Church, serving as Deacon and Chairman of the Congregation.

Mr. Freeman passed away on November 9, 2002 at the age of 92. He is survived by his wife, Leona; two sons, DeVere of Odgen and Dennis of Ames; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Eightieth General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Lester M. Freeman, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this Resolution would express its appreciation of his service.

Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House, and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

ROYD CHAMBERS

GREG STEVENS

MARY LOU FREEMAN

Committee