Arthur Gratias
Arthur Gratias | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa State Senate | |
| In office 1979–1987 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1920 Nora Springs, Iowa, United States |
| Died | March 6, 2015 (aged 94) Mason City, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | farmer, educator |
Arthur L. Gratias (May 1, 1920 – March 6, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.[1]
Gratias was born in Nora Springs, Iowa. He attended Wartburg College and the University of Northern Iowa and is a farmer and former educator. He served in the United States Army during World War II, for which he received the Légion d'honneur in 2013.[2] He served in the Iowa State Senate from 1979 to 1987 as a Republican.[3]
References
- ^ "rthur L. Gratias Obituary". Des Moines Register. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- ^ Boster, Emily (26 April 2013). "WWII Veteran Receives Top Honor". KIMT-TV. Archived from the original on 2 January 2015. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 2 January 2015.
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