Gus Yatron

Constantine "Gus" Yatron (October 16, 1927 – March 13, 2003) was an American businessman, boxer, and politician who served twelve consecutive terms as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district from 1969 to 1993.

Gus Yatron
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 6th district
In office
January 3, 1969  January 3, 1993
Preceded byGeorge Rhodes
Succeeded byTim Holden
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 11th district
In office
January 3, 1961  November 30, 1968
Preceded byFrank Ruth
Succeeded byRobert Gerhart
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Berks County district
In office
January 1, 1957  November 30, 1959
Personal details
Born(1927-10-16)October 16, 1927
Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 2003(2003-03-13) (aged 75)
Fairfax Station, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeCharles Evans Cemetery in Reading, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMildred L. Yatron
ChildrenGeorge C. Yatron
Theana Yatron Kastens
Alma materKutztown University
ProfessionLegislator, Businessman, Boxer
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