Sen. Chuck Grassley eulogizes family vacuum named Beth

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, 92, posted a brief tribute on Saturday to a vacuum cleaner that has been a fixture in his household for almost five decades. The appliance, affectionately called “Beth” after a former Senate staffer, has appeared frequently in the senator’s social‑media updates, where followers often noted its presence in his office and home. In the eulogy, Grassley wrote, “U willl see Beth no more,” signaling the end of the device’s long service.

Grassley’s acknowledgment of the vacuum underscores the personal touches that have characterized his public persona, with the naming of the cleaner reflecting a longstanding tradition of honoring staff members. The post, shared across his official accounts, received a modest wave of comments from constituents and colleagues recalling the quirky element of his daily routine. While the loss of the appliance is a minor footnote in the senator’s extensive career, the tribute highlights the humanizing details that accompany the public lives of long‑serving officials.