Leslie C. Arends
1895–1985 (age 90)
Biography
Leslie C. Arends was a steadfast public servant whose career in the U.S. House of Representatives spanned several decades. Born in 1895, he brought Midwestern prudence and a calm, deliberate leadership style to the floor, earning respect across party lines.
Throughout his tenure, he championed agricultural interests, fiscal responsibility, and thoughtful legislative dialogue, always mindful of the constituents he represented. Those qualities now rest alongside him at Melvin Cemetery, a fitting tribute to a life of diligent service.