Bass Van Gilst

Background

Gilst, Bass Van was born on March 14, 1911 in Marion County, Iowa, United States. Son of Peter and Nellie (Klien) Van Gilst.

Career

Member Iowa Senate, since 1965, Democratic whip, 1975—1976, assistant majority leader, 1977—1978. Member State Board Regents, since 1984. Livestock and grain farmer Oskaloosa, Iowa.

Director VG Farms. Fund.

Achievements

Bass Van Gilst has been listed as a noteworthy state senator, farmer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Active Christian Reformed Church. Chairman United Community Services. Member legislation fiscal committee Capitol Planning Commission.

Member of Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, Oskaloosa Lions (past president).

Connections

Married Harriet De Bruin, November 26, 1937. Children: Ken, Carl, Elaine, Mark, Diane, Joleen.

Father:: Peter Gilst
Mother:: Nellie (Klien) Van Gilst
Spouse:: Harriet De Bruin
child:: Carl Gilst
child:: Ken Gilst
child:: Joleen Gilst
child:: Diane Gilst
child:: Mark Gilst
child:: Elaine Gilst

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Bass Van Gilst

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1965

1975 - 1976

1984