Background
Essex, Duane Arnold was born on February 8, 1934 in West Liberty, Iowa, United States. Son of Clyde Emmerson and Margaret Ola (Arnold) Essex.
Essex, Duane Arnold was born on February 8, 1934 in West Liberty, Iowa, United States. Son of Clyde Emmerson and Margaret Ola (Arnold) Essex.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1957. Master of Education Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, 1969.
Coop trainee, John Deere Plow, Moline, Illinois, 1953-1957; junior engineer, John Deere, Des Moines, 1957-1961; engineer, John Deere, Des Moines, 1961-1965; senior engineer, John Deere, Des Moines, 1965-1972; stress analyst, John Deere, Des Moines, 1972-1985; advanced stress analyst, John Deere, Des Moines, 1985-1998.
Precinct chairman Republican Central Committee, Polk County, Iowa, 1976-1980. Loaned executive United Way Campaign, Des Moines, 1974. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (Centennial medal 1986), ASAE, Society of Automotive Engineers.
Married Gwen June Holz, October 7, 1961. Children: Cynthia, Sharon, Kathleen, Deborah.