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Dave Luechtefeld - Modern Era

​Senator Dave Luechtefeld grew up on a dairy farm outside Okawville, Illinois, along with his two younger brothers. He discusses that experience at length, emphasizing the important role his parents played in instilling values and providing an example of hard work and integrity that has served him well for his entire life. He attended a country school while in grade school, and speaks of life without indoor plumbing and other modern amenities. Due to his 6 ft 7 in frame, he excelled in basketball and baseball in high school, and thus was able to attend college at St. Louis University of a full scholarship.

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Toughest Guy I Know

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Interview Session 01 (Audio)

Growing up on a southern Illinois dairy farm in 1940s & '50s

Related Materials

Senator Dave Luechtefeld's entire interview in the Illinois Statecraft-Legislators project.


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Dave Luechtefeld was just four years old when this photo was taken in 1944. The family was living in Chester, Illinois at the time.

Where:
Chester, Illinois

When:
1944

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May be restricted. Patrons desiring to use this photograph should contact the ALPL Audio-Visual Curator



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