Dale DePue

Dale DePue
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
from the 31st district
In office
November 2004 – November 2006
Preceded byFrank W. Davis
Succeeded byJason Murphey
Personal details
BornL. Dale DePue
(1935-07-20)July 20, 1935
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
DiedMarch 31, 2023(2023-03-31) (aged 87)
Edmond, Oklahoma, United States
PartyRepublican

L. Dale DePue (July 20, 1935 – March 31, 2023) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing the 31st district from 2004 to 2006.

Biography

L. Dale DePue was born on July 20, 1935, in Oklahoma City to Geraldine and Lionel DePue. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1953 and attended the University of Oklahoma where he played for Oklahoma Sooners football. He graduated in 1959 with a degree in petroleum engineering and worked for the Continental Oil Company. In 1966, he was transferred to Carmi, Illinois, where he became increasingly involved with the First Presbyterian Church. In 1972, he left his oil company job to be a full time pastor until 2000.[1] He served one term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives representing the 31st district from 2004 to 2006 as a member of the Republican Party. He was preceded by Frank W. Davis and succeeded by Jason Murphey.[2] He died on March 31, 2023, in Edmond, Oklahoma.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "L. Dale Depue Obituary". matthewsfuneralhome.com. Matthews Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  2. ^ "Oklahoma History" (PDF). Retrieved August 8, 2024.