Background
Skoog, Ralph Edward was born on December 17, 1929 in Topeka. Son of Ralph O. and Anna C. (Haley) Skoog.
Skoog, Ralph Edward was born on December 17, 1929 in Topeka. Son of Ralph O. and Anna C. (Haley) Skoog.
Kansas State University (Bachelor of Science in Geology and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineer, 1952). Washburn University of Topeka (Bachelor of Laws, 1959). Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Alpha Delta.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon; Sigma Tau. State Representative, Kansas Legislature, 1960-1964. 1966-1968.
Engineer and geologist Howard, Needles, Tammen & Bergendoff, Topeka, 1954-1959. Partner Cook, Flatt & Skoog (Consultant Engineers), 1960-1963, Dickinson, Crow & Skoog, 1962-1971, Crow & Skoog, (Attorneys), 1971-1974. Private practice Ralph E. Skoog, P.A., Topeka, since 1975.
Congressional Homes, Inc., since 1977, president, 1991-1993. Lecturer Washburn University, 1971-1976.
President Community Resources Council, 1972-1973. Member Kansas House of Representatives, 1961-1965, 67-69. Member finance committee Republican State Committee, 1971-1972, member, 1973-1974.
Chairman 2d Congressional District, 1977-1978. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1976. Board directors Topeka Institute Urban Affairs, 1966-1974.
Served to 1st lieutenant Army of the United States, 1952-1954. Member American Bar Association, Kansas Bar Association, Topeka Bar Association (president 1991-1992), Topeka Inn of Court, National Society of Professional Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, Geological Society of America, Kansas State University Alumni Association (international president 1967-1969), Association Trial Lawyers American, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association (president 1983-1984), Phi Alpha Delta, Sigma Tau, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon.
Married Beth Henry, November 19, 1953. Children– Eric S., Peter R., Carl E., Curt A., Edward.