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Senator Sue Yenger View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 2/12/2022
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 68 (1979) - 69 (1981)
Home County: Wapello
Sue Yenger
Wapello County
Ottumwa 45th Senatorial District Republican Born in Ottumwa, August 5, 1938, daughter of Bernice and James F. Peck. Graduated from Ottumwa High School 1956, Ottumwa Heights Junior College, 1958, B.A. Parsons College, 1961. Former teacher in Ottumwa Schools, Director and teacher of Head Start Program in Wapello County, and Manager of WIN (Work Incentive Program) for Area XV 1973-1978. Married Jim Yenger of Ottumwa, 1959. Daughter Laura, son Russell. Former Chairman Board of Directors, Ottumwa Day Care Center, former board member Wapello County United Way, former Chairman of Advisory Board for Wapello County Alcoholism Program. Current member of Iowa Womens Political Caucus, GOP Women, and Advisory Board for Womens Center of Indian Hills Community College. Member Disciples of Christ (Christian) Church. First term.
Senate District 45
Committees
68th GA (1979)
Legislation Sponsored
68th GA (1979)