Robert K. Beck
Robert Knowlton Beck (July 17, 1915 – January 13, 2004) was an American politician and newspaper publisher from the state of Iowa.[1]
Robert K. Beck | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office January 12, 1953 – January 9, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | Ted D. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth E. Owen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Knowlton Beck July 17, 1915 Centerville, Iowa, United States |
| Died | January 13, 2004 (aged 88) Chariton, Iowa, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Iowa Wesleyan University |
Beck was born in Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa in 1915. He graduated from Centerville High School in 1933 and from Iowa Wesleyan College, as it was then known, in 1937. Beck was a veteran of World War II. Following the war, he served as a Republican for one term in the Iowa House of Representatives from January 12, 1953 to January 9, 1955. Beck was the publisher of the Centerville Daily Iowegian newspaper. Beck died in Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa on January 13, 2004. He was interred in Oakland Cemetery, Centerville, Iowa.[2]
References
- Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- "Robert Knowlton Beck (1915–2004)". Find A Grave. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
| Iowa House of Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Ted D. Clark |
4th district 1953–1955 |
Succeeded by Kenneth Owen |
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