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Politicians in Construction in Nebraska

	John William DeCamp (b. 1941) — also known as John W. DeCamp — of Neligh, Antelope County, Neb. Born in Neligh, Antelope County, Neb., July 6, 1941. Served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war; lawyer; contractor; member of Nebraska unicameral legislature 40th District, 1971-87. Christian. Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Disabled American Veterans; American Legion. Still living as of 1993.
	John Larsen — of South Omaha (now part of Omaha), Douglas County, Neb. Republican. Carpenter; member of Nebraska state house of representatives 10th District, 1915. Burial location unknown.
	William Arthur Norris (b. 1893) — also known as W. A. Norris — of Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyo. Born in North Platte, Lincoln County, Neb., December 10, 1893. Democrat. General contractor; member of Wyoming state house of representatives, 1933; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 1944; Wyoming Democratic state chair, 1945. Catholic. Member, Rotary; Knights of Columbus. Burial location unknown.
	Leroy Ellis Ray (1893-1971) — also known as L. E. Ray — of Grand Island, Hall County, Neb. Born in Rogers, Colfax County, Neb., November 13, 1893. Son of Addison C. Ray (1867-1933) and Nora Bernice (Hotchkiss) Ray (1875-1943). Republican. Engineer; contractor; delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1940; chair of Hall County Republican Party, 1940. Methodist. Member, Rotary; Freemasons. Died in Grand Island, Hall County, Neb., January 4, 1971 (age 77 years, 52 days). Interment at Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Neb.   Relatives: Married to Gertrude Case.   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Lawrence A. Trumbo (b. 1882) — of Holdrege, Phelps County, Neb. Born in New Virginia, Warren County, Iowa, July 13, 1882. Son of W. Judson Trumbo and Mary L. (Spencer) Trumbo. Republican. Carpenter; contractor and builder; chair of Phelps County Republican Party, 1933-40. Methodist. Member, Freemasons; Order of the Eastern Star. Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Married, April 12, 1905, to Nora E. Loving.

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