Pete T. Cenarrusa | |
|---|---|
 Cenarrusa in July 2010 | |
| 25th Secretary of State of Idaho | |
| In office May 1, 1967 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Governor | Don Samuelson Cecil Andrus John Evans Phil Batt Dirk Kempthorne |
| Preceded by | Edson H. Deal |
| Succeeded by | Ben Ysursa |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from Blaine County | |
| In office 1950–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pete Thomas Cenarrusa December 16, 1917 Carey, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | September 29, 2013 (aged 95) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bellevue Cemetery, Bellevue, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Freda Coates Cenarrusa (1928– ) (m. 1947) |
| Children | 1 son |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho (BS) |
| Profession | Education, agriculture state government |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1945, 1945–1963 (reserve) |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | Aviation |
| Battles/wars | World War II, Cold War |
Pete Thomas Cenarrusa (December 16, 1917 – September 29, 2013)[1] was an American politician from Idaho. He served continuously for over half a century in elective office, first as a member of the Idaho Legislature and then as Secretary of State.[2][3] He was a member of the Republican Party.
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