David G. Kelley
David G. Kelley | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 – November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Marian Bergeson |
| Succeeded by | Jim Battin |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Battin |
| Succeeded by | Bonnie Garcia |
| Constituency | 80th district (2000–2002) |
| In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Suitt |
| Succeeded by | Julie Bornstein |
| Constituency | 75th district (1978–1982) 73rd district (1982–1992) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 11, 1928 Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 2025 (aged 96) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brigitte |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Military service | |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Conflict | Korean War |
David Gerald Kelley (October 11, 1928 – September 24, 2025) was an American farmer and politician from California who was a member of the Republican Party.
A graduate of the Army and Navy Academy Class of 1947, Kelley attended California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, majoring in citrus fruit production. His education was interrupted by service as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. A successful citrus rancher in the Hemet, California area for more than 40 years, he was active in the Riverside County Farm Bureau from 1955, and served as both president and vice president, as well as on the board of directors of the California Farm Bureau Federation.
Kelley also served as director of the Hemet-San Jacinto Basin Resource Conservation District.
Kelley died on September 24, 2025, at the age of 96.