Senator Leonard L. Boswell View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 8/17/2018
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 71 (1985) - 76 (1995)
Home County: Decatur
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Leonard L. Boswell
Decatur County
Born January 10, 1934, in Harrison County, Missouri, son of Melvin (Doc) and Margaret Boswell. Graduated from Lamoni High School. Received B.A. in Business Administration from Graceland College in Lamoni, Iowa. Served 20 years in the U.S. Army and served in areas of Vietnam, Germany, and Portugal. Active grain/livestock farmer in Decatur County since 1976. Chairman of the Board of Directors for Farmer's Co-op Elevator in Lamoni, member of Lamoni Lions Club, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Wife, Dody; two daughters and one son. First term.