Senator Irvin L. Bergman View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 4/23/2003
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 65 (1973) - 68 (1979)
House: 62 (1967) - 64 (1971)
Home County: Osceola
Irvin L. Bergman
Osceola County
Harris Republican 2nd Senatorial District Born in Harris, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1911, son of John and Tena Bergman. Graduated from Harris High School 1929. Married Vera Donnenwerth of Harris 1933. Four children: Jerry (deceased), John H., Mrs. Mark Carrico, and Mary. Owns and operates 650-acre farm. Member St. John's Lutheran Church, Harris Community Club, Osceola County Farm Bureau. Served on Harris Community School Board 1940-1957, Osceola County School Board 1957-1965, Harris Town Council (10 years), director Farmers Mutual Ins. Ass'n of Osceola County, Osceola County Fair Board. Three terms in Iowa House. First term in Iowa Senate.