Ralph Klemme

Ralph Fred Klemme (November 17, 1939 – December 17, 2024) was an American politician, grain and livestock farmer.

Born in Plymouth County, Iowa, Klemme graduated from Le Mars, Iowa Community High School and served in the Iowa National Guard.

He served on the Le Mars Community School Board.

From 1993 to 2005, Klemme served in the Iowa House of Representatives as a Republican.

[1][2] Klemme died from cancer in Le Mars, Iowa, on December 17, 2024, at the age of 85.