Background
Persoon, James Leo was born on July 13, 1950 in Lemars, Iowa, United States. Son of Leo Peter and Rachel Leona (Birgen) Persoon.
Persoon, James Leo was born on July 13, 1950 in Lemars, Iowa, United States. Son of Leo Peter and Rachel Leona (Birgen) Persoon.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1984.
Professor English Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan, since 1984. Exchange lecturer University Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, 1989.
1st lieutenant United States Army Corps Engineers, 1973-1989. Member American Legion.
Married Christl Julia Reges, January 3, 1995. Children: Justin, Cathy, Julia, Margaret, Andrew, Tom.