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Richard Groth

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Richard Groth
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1987
Preceded byRichard W. Welden
Succeeded byRussell Eddie
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 6th district
In office
January 8, 1979 – January 9, 1983
Preceded byKeith Baker
Succeeded byWilmer Rensink
Personal details
Born
Richard Lee Groth

(1946-03-18)March 18, 1946
Storm Lake, Iowa
DiedMay 29, 2021(2021-05-29) (aged 75)
Des Moines, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materIowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Occupationteacher

Richard Lee Groth (March 18, 1946 – May 29, 2021) was an American politician.

Groth was born to parents Chris and Florence in Storm Lake, Iowa, on March 18, 1946. He was educated at Newell–Providence Elementary School and Alta Community High School, graduating in 1964. After completing his degree in American government at Iowa State University in 1968, Groth became a teacher and guidance counselor. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Northern Iowa in 1971.[1]

Groth won his first state legislative election in 1978, and was seated to the Iowa House of Representatives for District as a Democrat. He won reelection in 1980, then won two additional consecutive terms for District 10, and left office in 1987.[1]

Groth married Susan Wilson in 1965, with whom he had two children.[1] At his death on May 29, 2021, he was survived by his wife Patty.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Representative Richard Lee Groth". Iowa General Assembly. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  2. ^ "Richard L. Groth". Des Moines Register. June 9, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2024. Republished by Legacy.com