Representative Donald H. Binneboese View All Years

DONALD H. BINNEBOESE

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

Donald H. Binneboese was born February 17, 1924, on the family farm in Plymouth County, the son of Albert Eugene and Emma Anna (Helmke) Binneboese. He was raised in Plymouth County and assisted his family with farming.

On August 27, 1944, Donald and Marga F. Howe were united in marriage in Hinton. They made their home on a farm near Hinton. Donald, along with his brother Eugene, were innovative farmers who were the first in the area to practice conservation tilling and utilize grain-drying bins on their farms.

Donald and Marga moved to Hinton in January of 1981. Donald served as Mayor of Hinton and a city council member from 1988 to 1991. Donald was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hinton and served the church in various capacities.

A Democrat, Mr. Binneboese was a member of the second half of the Sixty-sixth, Sixty-seventh, Sixty-seventh Extra, Sixty-eighth, Sixty-ninth, Sixty-ninth Extra, and Sixty-ninth Second Extra General Assemblies.

Donald H. Binneboese passed away February 28, 2005, at the age of 81.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Eighty-first General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Donald H. Binneboese, 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.

CHUCK SODERBERG

ROGER WENDT

DAN HUSEMAN

Committee