Donald E. Voorhees
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BornSeptember 8, 1930
Winfield, Kansas, United States
DiedMay 16, 2001 (aged 70)
Newland, North Carolina, United States
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery,
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, Kansas
PartyRepublican
Donald E. Voorhees | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 8, 1930 Winfield, Kansas, United States |
| Died | May 16, 2001 (aged 70) Newland, North Carolina, United States |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Laurene Chambers |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Business relations |
Donald Edwin Voorhees (September 8, 1930 – May 16, 2001) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
Voorhees was born in Winfield, Kansas. He attended St. John's College in Winfield and was a medical representative. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971 as a Republican, representing Black Hawk County, Iowa.[1] He died in 2001.[2]
His son, Donald Voorhees Jr., was sexually assaulted by John Wayne Gacy in 1967. Gacy served a prison term for this assault and later killed over 30 victims.[3]
