Legislator Details


Richard D. Buth
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 52

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/6/1920
City: Belmont, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 5/2/2010
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Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 5/8/2010
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Country: US
Cemetery: PlainfieldTownship Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Martha L. Ericksen; children: Diane (Hoekstra), Linda (Babcock), Danielle and Janet (Ashe)

Number of Children: 0

Background

Religion: Congregationalist
Military Service: United States Navy
Occupation: teacher, farmer, coach
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduated from Comstock Park High School; BA, Michigan State University

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Daniel and Frederika Buth. He coached at Comstock High School; served as trustee in Plainfield Twp; chaired the Kent County Board of Commissioners; was on the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Board; the Rockford District School Board. Member of the Theta Chi fraternity. He taught while also operating a dairy farm.

Notable Facts:
Brother of Rep. Martin Buth. According to the Social Security Index, he died 5/6/2010. His last residence was Grand Rapids. His obituary says he died May, 2, 2010

Sessions Served:

Seventy-Seventh Legislature, 1973-1974
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Colleges and Universities , Public Safety , Retirement , Urban Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Belmont
County of Residence Kent
District: 92
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/7/1972
Date Sworn In: 1/10/1973
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Unknown
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Bibliography:

2010HJ p.682, HRes 281; LifeStorynet obit.
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