Background
Gale, Larry Richard was born on February 28, 1921 in Newport, Ohio, United States. Son of Larry Richard and Alice Elizabeth (Neptune) Gale.
Gale, Larry Richard was born on February 28, 1921 in Newport, Ohio, United States. Son of Larry Richard and Alice Elizabeth (Neptune) Gale.
Bachelor of Arts in Zoology, Ohio University, 1942. Master of Science, Ohio University, 1947.
Biologist, wildlife extension agent Ohio Conservation Department, Columbus, 1942, 1947. Biologist Kentucky Fish-Wildlife Resources, Frankfort, 1947—1949, game director, 1949—1956. Chief fish game division Missouri Department Conservation, Jefferson City, 1957—1964, assistant, deputy director, 1964—1978, director, since 1979.
Member Cole County Humane Society, Jefferson City, 1980—1985. Chairman United Way Missouri State Government, 1980. Board governors Memorial Hospital, 1980—1985.
Member of Association Midwest Fish-Wildlife Agencies (president 1983-1984), Southeast Association Fish-Wildlife Agencies 1971-1972, American Forestry Association, American Fisheries Society, Wildlife Society, International Association Fish-Wildlife Agencies 1980-1981, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion.
Married Norma Eileen Schultheis, April 24, 1942. Children: Maureen Gale Hayes, Larry R. III.