James John Rhoades was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represented the 29th District from 1980 until his death. Wikipedia
Born: December 5, 1941, Waterbury, CT
Died: October 18, 2008 (age 66 years), Allentown, PA
Party: Republican Party
Previous office: Member of the Pennsylvania State Senate (1981–2008)
Education: Lehigh University and East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Children: 3, including Mike