Ron Withem
American politician (1946–2020)
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Ronald Eugene Withem (June 9, 1946 – May 28, 2020) was an American politician who served in the Nebraska Legislature from the 14th district from 1983 to 1997. He served as Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature from 1993 to 1997.[1][2] Withem resigned from the legislature to serve as a lobbyist for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, replacing former legislative colleague Lee Rupp.[3]
Succeeded byNancy Thompson
Preceded byDennis G. Baack
Succeeded byDouglas A. Kristensen
BornRonald Eugene Withem
June 9, 1946
June 9, 1946
Ron Withem | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 14th district | |
| In office March 1983 – November 1997 | |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Thompson |
| Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature | |
| In office January 5, 1994 – January 8, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis G. Baack |
| Succeeded by | Douglas A. Kristensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Eugene Withem June 9, 1946 |
| Died | May 28, 2020 (aged 73) |
| Party | Democratic |
He died of Parkinson's disease on May 28, 2020, in Papillion, Nebraska at age 73.[4]
