Background
Poelker, Richard James was born on December 12, 1937 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of Maurice Herman and Erna Mae (Turbiville) Poelker.
Poelker, Richard James was born on December 12, 1937 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of Maurice Herman and Erna Mae (Turbiville) Poelker.
Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1965. Master of Science, Washington State University, 1971.
Wildlife biologist Washington Department Game, Olympia, 1971—1977, wildlife administrator, since 1977. With United States Army, 1960-1968.
Member of Wildlife Society (state president 1977, Northwest section vice president 1981-1982), Elks Lodge.
1 child James Maurice.