Senator Dick L. Dearden View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 11/2/2019
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 76 (1995) - 86 (2015)
Home County: Polk
Dick L. Dearden
Polk County
Birth: June 3, 1938, Des Moines. Parents: Harry and Helen Dearden. Education: Des Moines East High School. Military service: Iowa National Guard, 1956-62. Spouse: Sharon, 1959. Children: 1 daughter: Pamela; 2 sons: David and Mark. Grandchildren: 2. Profession and Activities: Job developer, 5th Judicial District. Member: AFSCME Local 3289, Unity Lutheran Church. Term: First.