Harold Van Maanen | |
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| Speaker of theIowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1993–1995 | |
| Member of theIowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1979–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1929-07-28)July 28, 1929 Oskaloosa, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 2021(2021-10-12) (aged 92) Pella, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Occupation | farmer |
Harold Gene Van Maanen (July 28, 1929 – October 12, 2021) was an American politician in the state ofIowa.
Van Maanen was born inOskaloosa, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Cora (née Van Hall) Van Maanen, and married Luella Rose Groenendyk on February 23, 1950, inTracy, Iowa. He was drafted into theU.S. Army, and served from 1952 to 1954. He was a farmer, but was involved in civic life, serving on the school board forTwin Cedars Community School District for 16 years.[1] He served in theIowa House of Representatives from 1979 to 1999 as a Republican. He served as Republican minority leader from 1990 to 1992, speaker from 1993 to 1995, and speaker pro tempore from 1995 to 1999.[2] Following his first wife's death in 1993, he married Marie (née Beekhuizen) Engbers in 1997. He died inPella, Iowa, on October 12, 2021.[1]
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