Roger Jepsen
American politician (1928–2020)
Roger William Jepsen (December 23, 1928 – November 13, 2020) was an American politician from the state of Iowa. A Republican, he served in the United States Senate and as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. He was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Roger W. Jepsen | |
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United States Senator from Iowa | |
In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Richard C. Clark |
Succeeded by | Tom Harkin |
39th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
In office January 16, 1969 – January 1973 | |
Governor | Robert D. Ray |
Preceded by | Robert D. Fulton |
Succeeded by | Arthur A. Neu |
Personal details | |
Born | December 23, 1928 Cedar Falls, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | November 13, 2020 (aged 91) Davenport, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Dee Jepsen |
Alma mater | Arizona State University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1946-1947 1948-1960 |
Jepsen died on November 13, 2020 in Davenport, Iowa at the age of 91.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Former Iowa senator Roger Jepsen dies at age 91". KCRG. November 14, 2020.
Other websites
change- United States Congress. "Roger Jepsen (id: J000101)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN