Jack W. Hester
American farmer and politician
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Jack William Hester (June 22, 1929 – April 29, 1999) was an American farmer and politician who served as a member of the Iowa Senate from 1979 to 1993.
Succeeded byTom Vilsack
BornJune 22, 1929
Modale, Iowa, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1999 (aged 69)
PartyRepublican
Jack W. Hester | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 8, 1995 | |
| Succeeded by | Tom Vilsack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1929 Modale, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1999 (aged 69) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Hester |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Air Force |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Early life and education
Born in Modale, Iowa, Hester graduated from Persia High School in Persia, Iowa in 1947. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.[1]
Career
Hester worked as a farmer and livestock dealer. Hester served in the Iowa State Senate from 1979 to 1995 and was a Republican. He lived in Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. His wife Joan Hester also served in the Iowa General Assembly.[2][3]
