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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 9/14/2007
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 63 (1969) - 65 (1973)
Home County: Linn
Ralph Wilson Potter
Linn County
Marion Republican 24th Senatorial District Linn County. Born July 29, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, son of Walter D. and Helen M. Potter. Attended Arthur Elementary School and Franklin High School, Cedar Rapids, graduating Jan., 1938. Real Estate broker. Married Helen E. Drake May 2, 1945, in Marion. Father of two sons: Robert W., and Boyd D. Member First United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 298, Kiwanis Club, Masons, Consistory, Shrine, Farm Bureau, and Chamber of Commerce of Marion. Served in U. S. Marine Corps 1942-45. Mayor City of Marion 1963-68. Owner and operator of Potter Real Estate, Marion, 1956 to present date. Associated in family farm service business from 1938 to 1956. Serving second year in Senate.
Senate District 10
Committees
64th GA (1971)
Legislation Sponsored
64th GA (1971)