DES MOINES, IOWA (AP) --
Former Iowa treasurer Maurice "Mo" Baringer has passed away at age 89.
Baringer's family says he died Wednesday at a Des Moines hospital of an infection. His death was confirmed by the Overton Funeral Home in Indianola.
The Republican served as state representative from Oelwein from 1961 to 1968 and was speaker of the House in 1967. He was state treasurer from 1968 to 1983 and then became head of the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System until 1991.
Baringer is credited with computerizing Iowa records and helping turn Terrace Hill in the governor's mansion.
Baringer is survived by his wife, Dorothy, two daughters and several grandchildren.
A memorial service is scheduled for Friday morning at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Indianola.
Information from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com
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