Arthur Gratias | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1987 | |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth D. Scott |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 9, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Milo Merrit |
| Succeeded by | C. Joseph Coleman |
| 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.[2] He served in the United States Army during World War II, for which he received the Légion d'honneur in 2013.[3] Gratias farmed for 23 years. His career in education included five years of teaching experience and four years as an elementary school principal. Gratias then served 22 years on the school board. He was a member of the Iowa Senate from 1979 to 1987, serving the 7th and 15th districts as a Republican.[2]
References
- ↑ "rthur L. Gratias Obituary". Des Moines Register. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 15 May 2015.
- 1 2 Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 2 January 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.
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