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JOHN P. SUNDERBRUCH

John P. Sunderbruch was born November 9, 1949, in Davenport, son of Dr. John and Carmaleta Sunderbruch. He graduated from Assumption High School in 1967. He married Linda Collier on December 20, 1967, and their union created three children.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1967 and served honorably during the Vietnam conflict from 1967-1971. Upon his discharge he continued to support veterans’ rights and the country he loved serving on the Scott County Veterans’ Board as commissioner for 10 years.

For over 30 years John served his community and family, working as a fire fighter/EMT for the Davenport Fire Department, as well as eight years on the Medic Ambulance Service. During his time on the fire department, he served on the Critical Stress Debriefing Team, serving the Oklahoma City bombing and was certified as a Master Diver for the Davenport Dive Rescue team.

John was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed his frequent elk hunting trips to Colorado. He was dedicated to his family, making long trips just to catch a game or school performance for his children or grandchildren. He was always good for a great story and a hilarious laugh.

John was a Republican from Scott County. He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in the fall of 1998, serving for one term. During his time he served on the following committees: Education, Judiciary, and Natural Resources.

Representative Sunderbruch passed away on August 4, 2017, at the age of 67.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE EIGHTY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF IOWA, That in the passing of the Honorable John P. Sunderbruch, 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.

GARY MOHR

CINDY WINCKLER

GARY CARLSON

Committee