American politician (1927–2008)
Richard F. Drake |
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In office January 10, 1977 – January 9, 2005 |
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In office January 13, 1969 – January 9, 1977 |
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Born | Richard Francis Drake (1927-09-28)September 28, 1927 Muscatine, Iowa, U.S. |
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Died | January 26, 2008(2008-01-26) (aged 80) Muscatine, Iowa, U.S. |
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Political party | Republican |
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Spouse | Shirley Jean Henke |
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Children | 2 |
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Alma mater | United States Naval Academy Iowa State University |
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Occupation | farmer |
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Richard Francis Drake (September 28, 1927 – January 26, 2008) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
Drake was born in Muscatine, Iowa. A farmer, he attended the United States Naval Academy and Iowa State University. A Republican, he also served in the Iowa Senate from 1977 to 2005. Previously, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1977.[1] He died in 2008 in Muscatine, Iowa.[2]
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