Richard Groth Explained

Richard Groth
State House:Iowa
District:10th
Term Start:January 10, 1983
Term End:January 11, 1987
Predecessor:Richard W. Welden
Successor:Russell Eddie
State House1:Iowa
District1:6th
Term Start1:January 8, 1979
Term End1:January 9, 1983
Predecessor1:Keith Baker
Successor1:Wilmer Rensink
Birth Name:Richard Lee Groth
Birth Date:18 March 1946
Birth Place:Storm Lake, Iowa
Death Place:Des Moines, Iowa
Party:Democratic
Occupation:teacher
Alma Mater:Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa

Richard Lee Groth (March 18, 1946 – May 29, 2021) was an American politician.

Groth was born to parents Chris and Florence in Storm Lake, Iowa, on March 18, 1946. He was educated at Newell–Providence Elementary School and Alta Community High School, graduating in 1964. After completing his degree in American government at Iowa State University in 1968, Groth became a teacher and guidance counselor. He later earned a Master of Arts degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Northern Iowa in 1971.[1]

Groth won his first state legislative election in 1978, and was seated to the Iowa House of Representatives for District as a Democrat. He won reelection in 1980, then won two additional consecutive terms for District 10, and left office in 1987.[1]

Groth married Susan Wilson in 1965, with whom he had two children.[1] At his death on May 29, 2021, he was survived by his wife Patty.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Representative Richard Lee Groth . August 23, 2024 . Iowa General Assembly.
  2. News: Richard L. Groth . August 23, 2024 . Des Moines Register . June 9, 2021. Republished by Legacy.com