Ralph Klemme
- December 17, 2024
- 85 years
About Ralph Klemme
Ralph Klemme, 85, American politician, member of the Iowa House of Representatives (1993–2005), cancer.
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|Ralph Fred Klemme (November 17, 1939 – December 17, 2024) was an American politician, grain and livestock farmer.
Life and career
Born in Plymouth County, Iowa, Klemme graduated from Le Mars, Iowa Community High School and served in the Iowa National Guard. Klemme was a grain and livestock farmer. He served on the Le Mars Community School Board. From 1993 to 2005, Klemme served in the Iowa House of Representatives as a Republican.
Klemme died from cancer in Le Mars, Iowa, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 85.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.In which county was Ralph Fred Klemme born?
- A.Plymouth Countycorrect
- B.Woodbury County
- C.Polk County
- D.Story County
The biography states that Ralph Fred Klemme was born in Plymouth County, Iowa.
Source: Life and career section
2.What was the date of Ralph Fred Klemme's birth?
- A.December 17, 1924
- B.December 17, 1939
- C.November 17, 1945
- D.November 17, 1939correct
Ralph Fred Klemme was born on November 17, 1939.
Source: Biography introduction
3.From which high school did Ralph Fred Klemme graduate?
- A.Des Moines High School
- B.Plymouth County High School
- C.Le Mars Community High Schoolcorrect
- D.Iowa City High School
Ralph Fred Klemme graduated from Le Mars, Iowa Community High School.
Source: Life and career section
4.In what professional capacity did Ralph Fred Klemme serve outside of politics?
- A.Grain and livestock farmercorrect
- B.Retail store owner
- C.Journalist
- D.Software engineer
Ralph Fred Klemme worked as a grain and livestock farmer.
Source: Biography introduction
5.In which military branch did Ralph Fred Klemme serve?
- A.Iowa National Guardcorrect
- B.United States Army
- C.United States Air Force
- D.United States Navy
The biography notes that Ralph Fred Klemme served in the Iowa National Guard.
Source: Life and career section
6.During which years did Ralph Fred Klemme serve in the Iowa House of Representatives?
- A.2000–2012
- B.1980–1992
- C.1993–2005correct
- D.1985–1997
Ralph Fred Klemme served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005.
Source: Biography introduction
7.On which local board did Ralph Fred Klemme serve during his career?
- A.Iowa Agriculture Board
- B.Le Mars City Council
- C.Plymouth County Planning Board
- D.Le Mars Community School Boardcorrect
Ralph Fred Klemme served on the Le Mars Community School Board.
Source: Life and career section
8.On what date did Ralph Fred Klemme pass away?
- A.November 17, 2023
- B.December 17, 2024correct
- C.November 17, 2024
- D.December 17, 2023
Ralph Fred Klemme died on December 17, 2024.
Source: Biography introduction
9.What was the cause of Ralph Fred Klemme's death?
- A.Cancercorrect
- B.Heart disease
- C.Stroke
- D.Pneumonia
Ralph Fred Klemme died from cancer.
Source: Life and career section
10.How old was Ralph Fred Klemme at the time of his death?
- A.88
- B.85correct
- C.80
- D.90
Ralph Fred Klemme died at the age of 85.
Source: Life and career section
11.In which city did Ralph Fred Klemme die?
- A.Sioux City, Iowa
- B.Des Moines, Iowa
- C.Le Mars, Iowacorrect
- D.Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Ralph Fred Klemme died in Le Mars, Iowa.
Source: Life and career section
12.What was Ralph Fred Klemme's full name as listed in the biography?
- A.Ralph Ferdinand Klemme
- B.Ralph Fred Klemmecorrect
- C.Ralph Frank Klemme
- D.Ralph Frederick Klemme
The text identifies him as Ralph Fred Klemme.
Source: Biography introduction
13.Where is media related to Ralph Fred Klemme kept?
- A.The Library of Congress
- B.The Iowa State Historical Society
- C.Wikimedia Commonscorrect
- D.Le Mars Public Library
The external links section mentions media related to Ralph Fred Klemme at Wikimedia Commons.
Source: External links section
14.What primary occupation, besides being an American politician, is attributed to Ralph Fred Klemme?
- A.Public school teacher
- B.Small business owner
- C.Grain and livestock farmercorrect
- D.Real estate broker
Ralph Fred Klemme is identified as an American politician and a grain and livestock farmer.
Source: Biography introduction
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