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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 4/9/2012
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 68 (1979) - 69 (1981)
72 (1987) - 79 (2001)
Home County: Iowa
Phillip E. Tyrrell
Iowa County
Born June 19, 1932, in Anthon, Iowa, the third son of Charles F. and Joanna Galvin Tyrrell. Graduated from Spencer High School, 1950. Member 511th Airborne Regimental Combat Team, Korean War. Self employed Independent Insurance Agent since 1956. Married Diane Graf of Spencer, 1955. Three sons: Timothy, Patrick, John. Four daughters: Margaret Axmear, Elizabeth Strempke, Sheila Harper, Mary McCullough. Former Mayor, North English. Member: St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Rotary; Ducks Unlimited; NRA. Served 68th and 69th General Assemblies, House of Representatives. Elected to 72nd General Assembly, 1986. Served on Governor's Task Force on Economy in Government, 1983. Currently serving on U.S. Small Business Administration Advisory Council. Third term.
House District 53
Committees
72nd GA (1987)
Legislation Sponsored
72nd GA (1987)