Richard F. Drake
American politician (1927–2008)
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Richard Francis Drake (September 28, 1927 – January 26, 2008) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
BornRichard Francis Drake
September 28, 1927
September 28, 1927
Muscatine, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJanuary 26, 2008 (aged 80)
Muscatine, Iowa, U.S.
SpouseShirley Jean Henke
Richard F. Drake | |
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| Member of the Iowa State Senate | |
| In office January 10, 1977 – January 9, 2005 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office January 13, 1969 – January 9, 1977 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Francis Drake September 28, 1927 Muscatine, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 2008 (aged 80) Muscatine, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Shirley Jean Henke |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Iowa State University |
| Occupation | farmer |
Drake was born in Muscatine, Iowa. A farmer, he attended the United States Naval Academy and Iowa State University. A Republican, he also served in the Iowa Senate from 1977 to 2005. Previously, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977.[1] He died in 2008 in Muscatine, Iowa.[2]
