Jack W. Hester Explained

Jack W. Hester
Office:	Member of the Iowa Senate
Term Start:	January 8, 1979
Term End:	January 8, 1995
Successor:	Tom Vilsack
Birth Date:	22 June 1929
Birth Place:	Modale, Iowa, U.S.
Death Place:	Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, U.S.
Party:	Republican
Occupation:	Farmer
Spouse:	Joan Hester
Children:	6
Battles:	Korean War

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.

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: State Senator Jack W. Hester. 2020-12-09. www.legis.iowa.gov.
2. Web site: Our Campaigns - Candidate - Jack W. Hester. 2020-12-09. www.ourcampaigns.com.
3. Web site: The Des Moines Register from Des Moines, Iowa on May 5, 1999 · Page 12. 2020-12-09. Newspapers.com. en.