Leslie C. Klink

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Leslie C. Klink
Member of the Iowa State Senate
In office
1969–1971
Personal details
Born(1926-08-11)August 11, 1926
Littleport, Iowa, United States
DiedJune 22, 2018(2018-06-22) (aged 91)
Political partyRepublican
Occupationfarmer

Leslie Clarence Klink (August 11, 1926 - June 22, 2018) was an American politician in the state of Iowa. [1]

Klink was born in Littleport, Iowa. He attended Elkader High School and Iowa State University and following service in Korea, worked as a farmer, specialising in beef production.

He served in the Iowa State Senate from 1969 to 1971 as a Republican. He served as the Clayton County Finance Chairman for the Republican party. [2]

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References

  1. "Leslie C. Klink". murdoch funeral home. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
  2. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Senator" . Retrieved 2 January 2015.