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Donald W. Riegle Sr.

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Donald W. Riegle Sr.
76th / 14th City Commission Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan
In office
1952–1954
Preceded byPaul Lovegrove
Succeeded byGeorge M. Algoe[1]
City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan
Personal details
BornJune 23, 1917
Michigan, U.S.
DiedMarch 13, 1992(1992-03-13) (aged 74)
Flint, Michigan
ChildrenDonald W. Riegle Jr.

Donald Wayne Riegle Sr. (June 23, 1917 – March 13, 1992) was a Michigan politician.[1]

Political life

The Flint City Commission selected him as mayor in 1952 and then selected him again for another year.[2] His son Donald W. Riegle Jr. served in Congress, representing the 7th district from 1967 to 1976, and served as United States Senator from Michigan from 1976 to 1995.

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Flint
1952–1954
Succeeded by

References

  1. ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  2. ^ "Index to Politicians: Ridg to Riggles -- Riegle, Donald W. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-26.