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, NE. Parents: Robert and Myrtle Eddie. Education: Graduate of Truesdale High School; B.A. degree from Buena Vista College, 1960. Spouse: Gladys Pedersen of Newell, 1960. Children: 1 daughter, Julie; 3 sons, Tom, Rob, and Steve. Grandchildren: 6. Profession and Activities: Retired farmer; self-employed businessman. Member: Farm Bureau, Iowa Pork Producers, Iowa Cattleman's Association, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, Kiwanis, Buena Vista County Historical Society, Storm Lake Lake Preservation Association. Past Activities: School teacher and coach, Royal, Iowa 1961-1966; Albert City-Truesdale school board, nine years; Little League coach, twenty-four years; Buena Vista County Compensation Board; Republican county precinct chair. Term: Sixth.