S. Sterling Munro Jr.

He was born in Madison, Wisconsin, the son of the geneticist, Dr. Sanford Sterling Munro]] FRSE (1908–1971)[1] and his wife, Dorothea Irene Spears.[2] In 1944 the family moved to Bellingham, Washington, and Sterling attended High School here. After graduating High School he went to Washington, D.C. to attend evening classes at the university, whilst in the day taking on various Capitol Hill jobs, including aiding Congressman Jackson.[3]

His career was interrupted when he was drafted to serve in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Upon discharge he returned to Washington to join the legislative staff of Senator Henry Jackson.[4]

Munro received a bachelor's degree in political science and journalism from George Washington University in 1957. In 1961 he became administrative assistant to Senator Jackson, at that time the youngest AA in the Senate. He became well known on Capitol Hill and was often referred to as the "silent Senator." He was Jackson's Campaign Chief of Staff during Jackson's unsuccessful try for the White House

After his career in politics, he was also administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.[5][6]

He retired from Washington in 1976 and moved to Wenatchee to work as a consultant.

Munro died in Seattle, Washington, of a heart attack.[7]

• The S. Sterling Munro Jr. Public Service Fellowship at the University of Washington