Background
Bedell, Berkley Warren was born on March 5, 1921 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States. Son of Walter Berkley and Virginia (Price) Bedell.
Bedell, Berkley Warren was born on March 5, 1921 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States. Son of Walter Berkley and Virginia (Price) Bedell.
Student, Iowa State University, Ames, 1940—1942.
Member Spirit Lake Board Education, 1957—1962. Founder, chairman board Berkley and Company (fishing tackle manufacturers), Spirit Lake, since 1921. Member from 6th District Iowa United States House of Reps, 1975—1987.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945.
Married Elinor Healy, August 29, 1943. Children: Kenneth, Thomas, Joanne.