About Joan Hester
Lived 1932 – 2019 (aged 86). Joan Hester was an American politician.
Joan L. Hester (née Goshorn; November 20, 1932 – November 19, 2019) was an American politician in the state of Iowa. Hester was born in Persia, Iowa. She was married to Jack W. Hester, who served in the Iowa State Senate. A Republican, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1985 to 1995 (98th district from 1985 to 1993 and 82nd district from 1993 to 1995).
She died on November 19, 2019, in Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, Iowa at age 86.
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Who was Joan Hester?
politician (1932-2019)
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Joan Hester was born on 20 November 1932 in Persia.
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Joan Hester died on 19 November 2019 in Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
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Joan Hester was a politician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joan Hester. https://biography.guide/joan-hester/
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