Ray Knopke
American politician (1913–2011)
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Ray C. Knopke (December 13, 1913 – September 19, 2011) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 67th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2] He also served as a member for the 23rd district of the Florida Senate.[3][4]
Ray Knopke | |
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Knopke in 1974 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Hillsborough County | |
| In office 1963–1966 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office 1966–1972 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 67th district | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Danahy |
| Succeeded by | Pat Frank |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 13, 1913 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 2011 (aged 97) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | St. Petersburg Junior College Ohio State University |
Life and career
Knopke was born in Chicago, Illinois.[5][6] He attended St. Petersburg Junior College and Ohio State University.[7]
In 1963, Knopke was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1966.[2] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 23rd district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1972.[3] In 1974, he was elected to represent the 67th district of the Florida House, succeeding Paul Danahy. He served until 1976, when he was succeeded by Pat Frank.[1][2]
Knopke died in September 2011 in Tampa, Florida,[8] at the age of 97.
