Ralph Klemme
American politician (1939–2024)
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Ralph Fred Klemme (November 17, 1939 – December 17, 2024) was an American politician, grain and livestock farmer.
Preceded byChristopher Rants
Succeeded byChuck Soderberg
Preceded byWayne D. Bennett
Succeeded byDwayne Alons
Ralph Klemme | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 9, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Christopher Rants |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Soderberg |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office January 11, 1993 – January 12, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Wayne D. Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Dwayne Alons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1939 Plymouth County, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 2024 (aged 85) Le Mars, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Karen |
| Children | Three |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Life and career
Born in Plymouth County, Iowa, Klemme graduated from Le Mars, Iowa Community High School and served in the Iowa National Guard. Klemme was a grain and livestock farmer. He served on the Le Mars Community School Board. From 1993 to 2005, Klemme served in the Iowa House of Representatives as a Republican.[1][2]
Klemme died from cancer in Le Mars, Iowa, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 85.[3]
