Robert F. Ruth
Robert F. Ruth | |
|---|---|
Ruth in c. 1969 | |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1969–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1921 |
| Died | December 3, 2018 (aged 97) |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | Merchant |
Robert F. Ruth (March 4, 1921 – December 3, 2018) was an American politician in the state of South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota State Senate.[1] Ruth was appointed in 1969 by governor Frank Farrar after the winner of the election, D. O. Dillavou, died after the ballots for his seat were printed.[2] He served in the United States Navy and was a commander in the United States Naval Reserve. He was also a merchant.[3] He died in December 2018 at the age of 97, several months after the death of his wife Claramae.[4]
References
- ^ "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
- ^ "Farrar Names Ruth to House". Lead Daily Call. Lead, South Dakota. January 15, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved April 30, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Legislature, South Dakota (1969). "South Dakota Legislative Manual".
- ^ BH Pioneer: Robert and Claramae Ruth obituary