Jerry Kearns

Jerry A. Kearns (born July 8, 1944) is a Democratic politician who represented the 83rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.

Jerry Kearns
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 92nd district
In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2019[1]
Personal details
Born	(1944-07-08) July 8, 1944 (age 81) Clark County, Missouri
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Diane
Residence	Keokuk, Iowa
Alma mater	Southeast Iowa Community College
Occupation	Industrial electrician, union representative

He was ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee and also served on the Agriculture, Labor, and Ways and Means Committee.^[2]

Education

Kearns graduated from Wyaconda High School in Missouri in 1962. He later attended Southeast Iowa Community College and also went to a four-year electrician apprenticeship.^[2]

Career

From 1965 to 1969, Kearns served in the US Air Force. Outside politics Kearns spent 38 years as an industrial electrician at Henniges Automotive.^[2]

Organizations

Kearns has been a member of the following organizations:

• Lee County Board of Supervisors
• American Legion
• Elks Club
• University of Iowa Labor Advisory Board
• Lee County Democratic Party
• Iowa Democratic Party
• Keokuk's Trinity United Methodist Church^[2]

Family

Kearns is married to his wife Diane and together they have two sons, Christopher and Aaron, along with seven grandchildren.^[2]