Background
Hirtzel, Richard Dale was born on February 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederich E. Hirtzel and Sarah F. Swank.
Hirtzel, Richard Dale was born on February 1, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederich E. Hirtzel and Sarah F. Swank.
Bachelor of Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1956. Master of Science, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, University Utah, Saltlake City, 1967.
With United States Army, Korean Communication Zone, Republic of Korea, 1952—1953. Civilian personal officer Hill Air Force Base, Utah, 1961—1965. Supervisor conference Brigham Young University, 1957—1961.
Associate professor Winona State College, 1966—1968. Professor emeritus political science Western Illinois University, 1968—1991. Member, consultant faculty United States Army War College, 1969—1982.
Member The Church Jesus Christ Latter Day Saint, 1952—2009, Church Employment Resources Center, American Fork, Utah, 1991—1995, Nauvoo State Presidency, Illinois, 1982—1990. Member of Military Officers Association America, Reserve Officer Association, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Connie Kay Olsen, October 16, 1964. Children: Thomas, Lori, Tammie, Carrie.