Background
Howe, Richard Ray was born on December 23, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Elbert Davis and Marie (Harris) Howe.
Howe, Richard Ray was born on December 23, 1932 in Decatur, Illinois, United States. Son of Elbert Davis and Marie (Harris) Howe.
Bachelor of Arts Missouri, 1954. Juris Doctor, University Missouri, 1959.
Member Canton Board Education, 1962—1968, secretary, 1962—1967, vice president, 1967—1968. Prosecuting attorney Lewis County, Missouri, 1969—1972. Commissioner to chairman Commission Reapportion Missouri Legislature, 1971.
Served with United States Air Force, 1955-1957.
Trustee Canton Public Library., 1961—1970. Chairman Republican Central Committee, Lewis County, 1971—1976, 1979—1986, 9th Congressional District Republican Committee, 1974—1976. Member to vice chairman Missouri Commission Human Rights, 1974—1976.
Member of Kiwanis, Masons, American Judicature Society, Association Trial Lawyers American, American Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta, Alpha Tau Omega.
Married Elaine Bondurant, April 17, 1954. Children: Richard R., Scott W., Dale A., Tracy.