Dennis L. Freeman

Dennis Lester Freeman^[1] (March 22, 1939 – May 31, 2020) was an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for six years, from 1969 to 1975.

Dennis L. Freeman
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office 1969–1975
Personal details
Born	Dennis Lester Freeman (1939-03-22)March 22, 1939 Paton, Iowa, U.S.
Died	May 31, 2020(2020-05-31) (aged 81) Stratford, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Mary Lou Hawkinson ​ ​ (m. 1962; died 2006)​
Children	4
Alma mater	Gustavus Adolphus College (BS, 1961)
Occupation	Politician

Early life and career

Freeman was born in Paton, Iowa. He worked in the insurance industry. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1975 as a Republican.^[2]

Personal life

Freeman attended Gustavus Adolphus College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1961. He married Mary Lou Hawkinson the following year on June 10, 1962, and together they had four children.^[3]

Death

He died at age 81 on May 31, 2020, in Stratford, Iowa, due to complications of Parkinson's disease.^[1]