Background
Folkerts, Kenneth Lee was born on July 12, 1950 in Litchfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Lester William and Hildegarde Christine Folkerts.
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Kenneth Lee Folkerts
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Kenneth Lee Folkerts, American farmer, educator. Recipient Golden Poet award World of Poetry, 1990, Conservation award Goodyear/NACD, 1996. Member board education Panhandle Unit School District 2, Raymond, Illinois, since 1993; treasurer St. Raymond's Catholic Cemetery, since 1991. Member Knights of Columbus (deputy grand knight).
Education
Bachelor of Science with honors, Eastern Illinois University, 1972. Master of Arts with distinction, Eastern Illinois University, 1973.
Career
Grain sampler, Rieke Elevator & Supply, Nokomis, Illinois, 1968-1973; map librarian, Eastern Illinois U., Charleston, 1972-1973; map editor, Lincoln Lake Environmental Impact Study, Charleston, 1972-1973; part-time instructor, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, Illinois, since 1984; supervisor, Rountree Township, Nokomis, 1985-1997; farmer, Harvel, Illinois, since 1973. Board directors Morrisonville (Illinois) Farmers Cooperative, 1974-1987, president, 1976-1980.
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Member board education Panhandle Unit School District 2, Raymond, Illinois, since 1993. Treasurer St. Raymond's Catholic Cemetery, since 1991. Member Knights of Columbus (deputy grand knight).
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Married Lucinda Marie DeBrun, February 5, 1982. Children: Megan LaFollette, Marissa Renee.
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American -
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Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1972
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1973
Career
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1968 - 1973
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1972 - 1973
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1972 - 1973
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1973
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1984
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1985 - 1997