Representative Ronald J. Kinzer View All Years

RONALD J. KINZER

Mr. Speaker: Your committee appointed to prepare a suitable resolution commemorating the life, character, and public service of the late Honorable Ronald J. Kinzer begs to submit the following Memorial:

Ronald J. Kinzer was born on May 23, 1933 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was the son of Henry B. and Louise R. Kinzer. He graduated from Dublin High school in 1952. Mr. Kinzer served as Senior Warden of Roosevelt Lodge 626, Davenport, where he was also Past Master.

Mr. Kinzer was a 32nd degree Mason, member of Mohassan Grotto, Fire Bugs, and a former member of Dublin, Virginia Volunteer Fire Department.

He served as a facilitator for drug and alcohol abuse at Genesis Medical Center-West Campus, in Davenport and as a volunteer for the Blue Grass 5K run. He was employed by Iron Workers Local #111, Rock Island as a journeyman iron worker, retiring in 1991. He had served as union president from 1981-1983 and as Iron Workers Apprentice Coordinator from 1988-1991.

Mr. Kinzer, a Democrat, served one term in the House of Representatives, from 1997-1998.

Mr. Kinzer passed away on June 19, 2002 at the age of 69. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou; a daughter, Robin Lynn Linville, Davenport; sons and daughter-in-law, Craig Kinzer, Bettendorf, Brinson and Donna Kinzer, Blue Grass, Shawn Kinzer; five grandchildren, Heath, Luke, Whitney, Justin and Kyllie; sisters, Betty Lee Date, Joan Spots, Martha Allman and Patsy Calwell; and a brother, Henry Kinzer.

Now Therefore, Be It Resolved By The House Of Representatives Of The Eightieth General Assembly Of Iowa, That in the passing of the Honorable Ronald J. Kinzer, the State has lost an honored citizen and a faithful and useful public servant, and the House by this Resolution would express its appreciation of his service.

Be It Further Resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the Journal of the House, and that the Chief Clerk be directed to forward an enrolled copy to the family of the deceased.

CINDY WINCKLER

JIM LYKAM

J.K. VAN FOSSEN

Committee