Lee J. Plasier

Leroy James Plasier (born September 21, 1942) is an American business manager and politician, having served in the Iowa State House of Representatives from 1987 until 1995.

Early life Plasier was born on September 21, 1942, in Hull, Iowa, the son of Henry and Genevieve Plasier. Plasier graduated from Western Christian High School in Hull, Iowa, and later earned a B.A. from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1966. During his time in the legislature, he was chairman of various Chamber of Commerce committees. In the 5th district, he was succeeded by businessman Kenneth Veenstra.

Elections 1986 In the Republican primary for Iowa's 6th House of Representatives district, Plasier ran against Robert M. Dunlop and Clifton Wjerda. The incumbent representative, Wilmer Rensink, was retiring to run for a seat in the Iowa Senate.

1988 In 1988, he sought re-election. He won the Republican primary. In the general election, he did not have a Democratic challenger. He was elected with 9,711 votes, and had zero opposition.

1990 In 1990, he sought re-election. He won the Republican primary. In the general election, he did not have a Democratic challenger. He was elected with 8,150 votes, and had zero opposition.

1992 Following state redistricting, in 1992, Plasier sought re-election in Iowa's 5th district, instead of Iowa's 6th district. He won the primary. In the general election, he did not have a Democratic challenger. He was elected with 10,472 votes, and had zero opposition.

He did not seek re-election in 1994, and was succeeded by Republican Kenneth Veenstra.

Personal life He married Roselyn (Posey) K. Meyer on April 12, 1969. They have three children: Michael, Eric, and Timothy.