Robert Ridder (politician)

Robert C. Ridder (February 25, 1927 – May 25, 2021)[1] was an American educator and politician in the state of Washington. Ridder served in the Washington State Senate as a Democrat from the 35th District from 1967 to 1973. He attended the University of Washington and earned a Bachelor of Science degree, and completed graduate studies. He was later an educator, serving as a vice principal of a junior high school (Showalter Junior High - Tukwila, WA). He retired from his Senate seat in 1973 and was succeeded by his wife, Ruthe.[2][3]

Robert Ridder
Ridder in 1971
Member of the Washington Senate
from the 35th district
In office
January 9, 1967  July 19, 1973
Preceded byJames E. Kennett
Succeeded byRuthe Ridder
Personal details
Born(1927-02-25)February 25, 1927
Bellingham, Washington, U.S.
DiedMay 25, 2021(2021-05-25) (aged 94)
Rainier Beach, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRuthe Ridder

References

  1. "Robert C. "Bob" Ridder Obituary". Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  2. "Pictorial Directory, Forty-First Session, Washing State Legislature" (PDF). Washington State Legislature. 1969. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 25, 2022.
  3. "Ruthe Ridder". wa.gov. Retrieved 10 February 2015.


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