Wilbur Dyer
American politician (1907–1985)
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Wilbur Dyer (April 6, 1907 – January 22, 1985)[1] was a Democrat from Cheneyville, Louisiana, who served from 1974 to 1980 in the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2]
Preceded byRobert J. Munson
Succeeded byCharles W. DeWitt, Jr.
BornApril 6, 1907
Place of birth missing
DiedJanuary 22, 1985 (aged 77)
Wilbur Dyer | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative for District 25 (Rapides Parish) | |
| In office 1974–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Robert J. Munson |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. DeWitt, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 6, 1907 Place of birth missing |
| Died | January 22, 1985 (aged 77) |
| Resting place | Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Alexandria, Louisiana |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Burma Harris Dyer |
| Children | Walter Frederick "Fred" Dyer Burma Lee Dyer Downs |
Dyer won a special election to succeed Robert J. Munson, after he resigned from office in September 1973.[3] Dyer held the seat until 1980, when Charles W. DeWitt, Jr. was elected.[2]
Dyer and his wife, the former Burma Harris, had three children.[4][5] Dyer died at the age of 77. He is interred along with his wife and son at Alexandria Memorial Gardens in Alexandria.[1]
