Doyle Corman
American politician (1932–2019)
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Jacob Doyle Corman Jr. (September 17, 1932 – December 8, 2019) was a member of the Pennsylvania Senate.
September 17, 1932
Doyle Corman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office June 7, 1977[1] – November 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph S. Ammerman |
| Succeeded by | Jake Corman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacob Doyle Corman Jr. September 17, 1932 |
| Died | December 8, 2019 (aged 87) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Becky Corman |
| Children | 5[2], including Jake Corman |
| Alma mater | Indiana University of Pennsylvania |
Prior to his Senate service, Corman worked in the insurance and real estate business. He also served as Centre County Commissioner from 1968 through 1977.[3] Corman was first elected to represent the 34th senatorial district in the Pennsylvania Senate in 1977,[3] and retired in 1998. He was succeeded in the seat by his son, Jake Corman.
While in the Senate, he served as a member of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania.[3]
The political website PoliticsPA described him as "The Godfather of the Centre County GOP."[4] His family, to include his son, State Senator Jake Corman, are among the "most respected political families in Pennsylvania".[4] Corman died on December 8, 2019.[5][6]
