Preceded by George Van Peursem Spouse(s) Gladys Party Republican Party Political party Republican Role Politician | Full Name Don Roe Pears Name Don Pears Succeeded by Allison Green Religion Protestant | |
Born September 18, 1899
Buchanan, Michigan ( 1899-09-18 ) Resting place Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Michigan Died July 17, 1992, Niles, Michigan, United States Residence Buchanan, Michigan, United States | ||
Don R. Pears was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives, and as its Speaker during the 70th and 71st Legislatures. He also served as register of deeds and later as clerk of Berrien County.
A lifelong resident of southwest Michigan, Pears was a school principal and a real estate broker. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, and the Reserve Officers Association, as well as of the Elks, Eagles, Moose, and Odd Fellows.
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