Gus J. Dekle Explained

Gus J. Dekle
Birth Date:22 May 1892
Birth Place:Tarpon Springs, Florida, U.S.
Office:Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Taylor County
Term Start:1947
Term End:1953
Party:Democratic

Gus J. Dekle (May 22, 1892 – November 21, 1961) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

Dekle was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Formerly an automobile dealer,[2] he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1947 to 1953. He died[3] on November 21, 1961, at the age of 69.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. July 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
  2. News: Dekle Wins In Taylor Runoff For Legislature. The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. March 26, 1947. July 18, 2023. 8. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Deaths. Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. November 22, 1961. July 18, 2023. 2. Newspapers.com.