Living Former Governors
As of December 2009, five former governors were alive, the oldest being Robert D. Ray (1969–1983, born 1928). The most recent governor to die was Leo A. Hoegh (1955–1957), on July 15, 2000. The most recently-serving governor to die was Harold E. Hughes (1963–1969), on October 23, 1996.
| Name | Gubernatorial term | Date of birth |
|---|---|---|
| Robert D. Fulton | 1969 | (1929-05-13) May 13, 1929 (age 83) |
| Robert D. Ray | 1969–1983 | (1928-09-26) September 26, 1928 (age 84) |
| Terry E. Branstad | 1983–1999, 2011-present | (1946-11-17) November 17, 1946 (age 66) |
| Tom Vilsack | 1999–2007 | (1950-12-13) December 13, 1950 (age 61) |
| Chet Culver | 2007–2011 | (1966-01-25) January 25, 1966 (age 46) |
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