Background
Roorda, Walter John was born on September 20, 1930 in De Motte, Indiana, United States. Son of Albert Frank and Gertrude (Walstra) Roorda.
small business owner State Legislator
Roorda, Walter John was born on September 20, 1930 in De Motte, Indiana, United States. Son of Albert Frank and Gertrude (Walstra) Roorda.
Graduated from the high school, De Motte.
Owner, manager, Al's Upholstery Shop, De Motte, since 1960; owner, Roorda Furniture, De Motte, since 1964; representative, Indiana General Assembly, Indianapolis, since 1968.
Member De Motte Chamber of Commerce, Lions, Kanakakee Valley Rotary Club.
Married Alberta Klemp, August 25,1949 (deceased). Children: Kathleen, Karen, Marvin, Milton, Mark, Krista.