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Representative Russell J. Eddie View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 72 (1987) - 79 (2001)
Home County: Buena Vista
Russell J. Eddie
Buena Vista County
Born on June 9, 1938 in Wayne, Nebraska, son of Robert and Myrtle Eddie. Graduate of Truesdale High School; B.A. from Buena Vista College, 1960. Married Gladys Pedersen of Newell, August 1960. Children: Julie, Tom, Rob and Steve. Farm owner. Partner in purebred hog operation since 1966. School teacher and coach, Royal, Iowa, 1961-66. Member of Farm Bureau, Buena Vista County Pork Producers, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Chairman of the Buena Vista County Compensation Board. Past activities: Albert City-Truesdale School Board, 9 and one-half years; Little League coach, 20 years; Buena Vista County Compensation Board; President of Truesdale Cafe and Grocery; Republican precinct chairman. First term.
House District 10
Committees
72nd GA (1987)
Legislation Sponsored
72nd GA (1987)