Representative Willis E. Junker View All Years

WILLIS E. JUNKER

Mr. Speaker: Your committee, appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Willis E. Junker, begs leave to submit the following memorial:

Mr. Junker was born July 26, 1925 in Sioux City, Iowa. He married Nancy Chittenden in 1973; they had one daughter and one son.

Mr. Junker graduated from Central High School and received a degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State University in 1950. After serving in the Army during World War II, Mr. Junker took a position as a research engineer for North American Aviation Corporation in Columbus, Ohio. In 1966, he returned to Sioux City and was a self-employed private investor.

Mr. Junker was a member of the Republican Party and served in the House of Representatives from 1973 to 1979.

A talented musician and composer, Mr. Junker was a 38-year member of the Sioux City Symphony Orchestra where he played viola. His civic involvement included the Museum Association Board where he was a past vice-president, member of the Sioux City Council from 1970-1972, and membership at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

Willis Junker died on April 29, 1998, in a Sioux City hospital after being stricken unexpectedly at his home. He was proceeded in death by his daughter, Julie Junker. Survivors include his wife, Nancy of Clive; son, Stephen of Ames; and other relatives.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the Seventy-eighth General Assembly of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Willis E. Junker, 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.

CHRISTOPHER RANTS

RALPH KLEMME

STEVEN WARNSTADT

Committee