Background
III, Joseph Alexander Derque, was born on November 15, 1948 in Whittier, California, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Katherine (England) D.
lawyer State agency administrator
III, Joseph Alexander Derque, was born on November 15, 1948 in Whittier, California, United States. Son of Joseph A. and Katherine (England) D.
Bachelor in History, Westminster College, 1970. Juris Doctor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1973.
Assistant prosecuting attorney St. Louis County, Clayton, Missouri, 1974, Jefferson County, Hillsboro, 1974-1975. Sole practice Crystal City, 1975-1977. Assistant general counsel Missouri Department Conservation, 1977-1982.
Attorney division legal services Missouri Department Social Services, 1982-1985, executive coordinator administrative hearings unit, since 1985. Performing member Jefferson City Symphony Orchestra, Mid-Missouri Concert Band. Served with Missouri Army National Guard, since 1980.
Member Missouri Bar Association, American Federation Musicians (board directors). Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
Married Nancy L. Vaughn, August 12, 1972. 1 child, Beau Charles.