Background
Karr, Gerald Lee Jerry was born in 1936. Son of Orren L. and Kathleen Keller Karr.
State Senator Agricultural economist
Karr, Gerald Lee Jerry was born in 1936. Son of Orren L. and Kathleen Keller Karr.
State senator District 17, Kansas, 1981—1999. Senate minority leader, 1991—1996. State senate Kansas; chairman Lyon Company Democratic Committee.
Assistant professor Center Miss State University, 1964—1967. Department head Njala U College, West Africa, 1967—1970. Agriculture department head Wilmington College, 1972—1976.
Member of Emporia Chamber of Commerce, Camp Wood Young Men’s Christian Association (former chairman), Kiwanis Club Emporia (former president), Farmer's Union (board director 1978-1982), Livestock Association.
Married Sharon Kay Studer, 1959. Children: Kevin Lee, Kelly Jolleen.