Background
Wurtz, Richard Joseph was born on January 11, 1940 in Mound City, Kansas, United States. Son of Wesley W. and Ruth (Merriman) Wurtz.
Wurtz, Richard Joseph was born on January 11, 1940 in Mound City, Kansas, United States. Son of Wesley W. and Ruth (Merriman) Wurtz.
Bachelor, University Kansas, 1961. Master of Arts, University Kansas, 1967. Student, St. Louis University, 1968.
Instructor Junior College District, St. Louis, 1963-1966, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1966-1973. Owner George W. Huff & Company, Mound City, 1973-1979. Right of way agent Coates Field Service and Wilcrest Engineering, 1981-1983.
Right of way supervisor Finley Engineering, Lamar, Missouri, from 1984.
Chairman Linn County Democratic Party, Mound City, since 1984. Member International Right of Way Association (assistant secretary, treasurer chapter 5 1985-1986, v. chairman chapter region III 1986).
Married Janice Elizabeth Holt, August 12, 1961. Children: Melissa, Joseph, Christopher.