Roger Jepsen
| Roger W. Jepsen | |
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United States Senator from Iowa |
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In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Dick Clark |
| Succeeded by | Tom Harkin |
| 39th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
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In office January 16, 1969 – January 1973 |
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| Governor | Robert D. Ray |
| Preceded by | Robert D. Fulton |
| Succeeded by | Arthur A. Neu |
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
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In office 1966–1968 |
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December 23, 1928 Cedar Falls, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dee Jepsen |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
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| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1946–1947 1948–1960 |
Roger William Jepsen (born December 23, 1928) is an American politician from the state of Iowa. A Republican, he served in the United States Senate and as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.
Roger Jepsen was born the son of Emil Jepsen and Esther (Sorensen) Jepsen on December 23, 1928 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he attended the public schools and the University of Northern Iowa. He graduated from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona in 1950 with a bachelor's degree and in 1953 with a master's degree. At ASU, Jepsen was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon, initiating in 1949.
Jepsen became a paratrooper in the United States Army 1946-1947 and served in the United States Army Reserve 1948-1960. He was active in farming, insurance and health care businesses.
Jepsen served as a county supervisor of Scott County from 1962 to 1965 and was a state Senator from 1966 to 1968. He was the 39th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1969 to 1973, having been elected with Governor Robert D. Ray in 1968.
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