Background
Melcher, John D. was born on September 6, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Melcher, John D. was born on September 6, 1924 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Student, University Minnesota, 1943. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, 1950.
Partner Yellowstone Valley Veterinary Clinic, Forsyth, Montana, operator cattle feed lot, 1953-1955. Alderman City of Forsyth, 1953-1955, mayor, 1955-1961. Member Montana House of Representatives from Rosebud County, 1961-1962, 69, Montana State Senate, 1963-1967, United States Congress from 2nd Montana District, 1969-1977.
United States Senator from Montana, 1977-1989. Consultant governmental relations division American Veterinary Medical Association. Former member Montana Legislation Council.
Bd director, Cooperative American Relief Everywhere, 1990-1997. Served with 76th Infantry Division, Third Army, European Theatre of Operations United States Army, 1943-1945.
From Rosebud County, Montana House of Representatives 1961-1962, 1969, Montana Senate 1963-1967. United States House of Reps, from 2nd District of Montana 1969-1976.
Married Ruth Klein, December 1, 1945. Children: Terry, Joan, Mary, Robert, John.