Berkley Bedell

American politician (1921-2019)

Berkley Warren Bedell (March 5, 1921 – December 7, 2019) was an American politician. He was a U.S. Representative from Iowa. He served as representatives from 1975 to 1987. Bedell was a Democrat and supported Barack Obama in 2012.[1] He was an active critic on Ronald Reagan during his presidency.

Berkley Bedell
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Iowa's 6th district
In office
January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987
Preceded byWiley Mayne
Succeeded byFred Grandy
Personal details
Born
Berkley Warren Bedell

(1921-03-05)March 5, 1921
Spirit Lake, Iowa, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 2019(2019-12-07) (aged 98)
Naples, Florida, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
Elinor Healy
(m. 1943; died 2017)
Children3
Alma materIowa State University
ProfessionBusinessman
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1942–1945
Rank First lieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War II

Bedell died in Naples, Florida on December 7, 2019 of a stroke-related problems, aged 98.[2][3]

References

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  1. Obama Picks Up More Endorsements Archived 2007-12-28 at the Wayback Machine (December 24, 2007) Newsmax, Retrieved on January 19, 2008
  2. Sahouri, Andrea May (December 7, 2019). "Former Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell dead at 98 after suffering stroke". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved December 7, 2019.
  3. Dockter, Mason (December 7, 2019). "Former Iowa congressman Berkley Bedell dies at 98". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved December 7, 2019.

Other websites

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  • Ramey & Haley, Larry & Daniel (2005). Tacklng Giants; The Life Story of Berkley Bedell. 22167 C Street, Winfield, Kansas 67156: The National Foundation for Alternative Medicine. pp. 58, 61, 66, 102.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)