Don R. Pears (September 18, 1899 – July 17, 1992) was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives, and as its Speaker during the 70th and 71st Legislatures. He also served as register of deeds and later as clerk of Berrien County.

Don R. Pears
56th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 14, 1959 – December 31, 1962
Preceded byGeorge Van Peursem
Succeeded byAllison Green
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
In office
January 1, 1965 – December 31, 1970
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 1st Berrien district
In office
January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1962
Berrien County Clerk
In office
1945–1948
In office
1941–1942
Berrien County Register of Deeds
In office
1927–1932
Personal details
Born
Don Roe Pears

(1899-09-18)September 18, 1899
Buchanan, Michigan
DiedJuly 17, 1992(1992-07-17) (aged 92)
Niles, Michigan
Resting placeOak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
SpouseGladys
ResidenceBuchanan, Michigan
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Years of serviceWorld War I
World War II

A lifelong resident of southwest Michigan, Pears was a school principal and a real estate broker. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, and the Reserve Officers Association, as well as of the Elks, Eagles, Moose, and Odd Fellows.[1]

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