About Dick Dearden
Lived 1938 – 2019 (aged 81). Dick Dearden was an American politician.
Dick Leslie Dearden (June 3, 1938 – November 2, 2019) was an American politician who was the Iowa State Senator from the 34th District. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa Senate from 1995 to 2017 representing the Northeast part of Des Moines and Pleasant Hill, Iowa.
Personal life Dearden was married to his wife Sharon since 1959 and together they had two sons, David and Mark, and one daughter, Pamela.
Dearden was also a veteran of the National Guard.
Organizations Dearden was a member of the following organizations: AMVETS American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees retirees Izaak Walton League Pheasants Forever Ducks Unlimited National Wild Turkey Federation Former chairman of the Polk County Democratic Party
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Who was Dick Dearden?
American politician (1938-2019)
When was Dick Dearden born?
Dick Dearden was born on 3 June 1938 in Des Moines.
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Dick Dearden died on 2 November 2019 in Des Moines.
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Dick Dearden was a politician.
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Dick Dearden was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Dearden. https://biography.guide/dick-dearden/
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