Idaho representative Patrick Takasugi, a two-term lawmaker died in November after battling appendix cancer for three years.

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IDAHO REPRESENTATIVE PATRICK TAKASUGI, A TWO-TERM LAWMAKER, died in November after battling appendix cancer for three years. He was 62. Takasugi was director of the state Department of Agriculture for 10 years, serving under three governors before his election to the House. His campaign manager, Gayle Batt, served in his place during the 2011 session while Takasugi underwent treatment for his...