Background
Drake, Richard Francis was born on September 28, 1927 in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank and Gladys (Young) Drake.
Drake, Richard Francis was born on September 28, 1927 in Muscatine, Iowa, United States. Son of Frank and Gladys (Young) Drake.
Student, Iowa State University. Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, advanced through grades to lieutenant commander, 1954. Captain minesweeper United States Ship Crow. Farmer, manager, 1954.
Member Iowa Senate, 1968.
Chairman Young Republican Organisation Iowa, 1954-1956. Administrative assistant Muscatine County Republican Committee, 1956-1957, chairman, 1958-1966.
1st district chairman Republican party, 1966-1972. Chairman National Task Force Rail Lincolnshire Abandonment and Curtailment.
Chairman states and rail problems Midwestern Council State Govts., 1978-1979.
Named One of Ten Outstanding Legislators of Year National Republican Lesislators Association.
Chairman Young Republican Organization Iowa, 1954-1956. Administrative assistant Muscatine County Republican Committee, 1956-1957, chairman, 1958-1966. Chairman 1st District Republican Committee, 1966-1972, National Task Force on Rail Line Abandonment and Curtailment.
Chairman states and rai problems Midwestern Council State Governments, 1978-1979. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Farm Bureau, Masons, Elks, Order Eastern Star.
Married Shirley Jean Henke. Children: Cheryll Dee, Ricky Lee.