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
Birth: June 9, 1938, Wayne, Nebraska. Parents: Robert and Myrtle Eddie. Education: Graduate of Truesdale High School; B.A. from Buena Vista College, 1960. Spouse: Gladys Pedersen of Newell, 1960. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 3 sons: Tom, Rob, and Steve. Grandchildren: 5. Activities: Farm owner. Self-employed businessman. Part-time, Dekalb Seed Corn. School teacher and coach, Royal, Iowa, 1961-1966. Member: Farm Bureau, Buena Vista County Pork Producers, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Past activities: Albert City-Truesdale School Board, 9 1/2 years; Little League coach, 24 years; Buena Vista County Compensation Board; and Republican precinct chair. Term: Fourth.