Representative Michael J. O’Brien View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 3/18/2021
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 75 (1993) - 79 (2001)
Home County: Boone
Michael J. O’Brien
Boone County
Birth: May 4, 1939, Shenandoah. Parents: Thomas and Grace (Sims) O'Brien Parrish, Education: Graduated from Kailua High School, Hawaii, 1957; B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1966; Graduate Studies, Iowa State University. Military Service: U.S. Air Force, 1959-1963. Spouse: Ronna. Children: 5 daughters; 3 sons. Grandchildren: 7. Profession and Activities: High school teacher of government and American history, 1966-1998. Operated O'Brien's Ranch-Horsemanship School, 1974-1990. Member: Sacred Heart Church, Knights of Columbus, Farm Bureau, American Legion. Serving fifth term in House.