Louis John Muhlbauer (June 26, 1929 — December 25, 1997) is an American politician who served as a Democrat in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1982 to 1992.
Louis Muhlbauer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 96th district | |
| In office 1982–1992 | |
| Preceding | Horace Daggett |
| Preceded by | Sandy Greiner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Louis John Muhlbauer June 26, 1929 Halbur, Iowa, US |
| Died | December 25, 1997 (aged 68) |
| Children | 9, including Dan |
| Education | Westmar University University of Iowa (1950; BS) |
Biography
editEarly life
editMaulbauer was born on June 26, 1929, near Halbur, Iowa. In 1947, he graduated from Manning High School. He attended Westmar University for one year, then changed to the University of Iowa, graduating in 1950 with a Bachelor of Science. Maulbauer married Phyllis Kerkhoff of Templeton, on June 12, 1950, having 9 children with her. Muhlbauer taught agriculture at Manning High School for 3 years. He also worked as a farmer for 28 years in Audubon, Iowa.[1]
Political career
editMuhlbauer was elected a Democrat to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1982, serving until 1992. He often campaigned for rural development, education reform and agriculture.[1]
Death and legacy
editMuhlbauer died in his home in Manilla, Iowa, on December 25, 1997. His son, Dan Muhlbauer, also served in the Iowa House of representatives from 2011 to 2015.[1]
His grandson Dave Muhlbauer announced he was a candidate in the 2022 United States Senate elections, challenging Chuck Grassley.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Representative Louis John Muhlbauer". Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Manilla's Dave Muhlbauer running for Grassley's Senate seat". Carroll Times Herald. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ Akin, Katie (2021-05-24). "Former Crawford County supervisor to challenge Sen. Chuck Grassley in 2022 • Iowa Capital Dispatch". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-07-10.