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Richard M. Webster
Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office
1954–1955
Preceded byL.A. Vonderschmidt
Succeeded byRoy Hamlin
Personal details
Born(1922-04-29)April 29, 1922
Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1990(1990-03-04) (aged 67)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJanet Poston Whitehead
ChildrenWilliam L. Webster
EducationUniversity of Missouri

Richard M. "Dick" Webster (April 29, 1922 – March 4, 1990) was an American politician from Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and worked as an attorney in Carthage, Missouri. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, in 1948, 1950, and 1953 (special election). He served as Speaker of the House in 1954. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in 1962 and was re-elected 6 times. He served in the Missouri Senate until his death in 1990.[1]

Webster was married to the former Janet Poston Whitehead for 42 years. Their son, William L. Webster served as Missouri Attorney General. Their oldest son, Richard M. Webster, Jr. continues to live in Carthage, Missouri and served as the Jasper County Auditor.

References

  1. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Richard M. Webster
Preceded by Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
1954–1955 		Succeeded by


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