Background
Stratton, Richard Leroy was born on October 19, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Solon Clifford Stratton and Alice Leora (Beeler) Harrison.
Stratton, Richard Leroy was born on October 19, 1925 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Solon Clifford Stratton and Alice Leora (Beeler) Harrison.
OD, Illinois College Optometry, 1948.
Optometrist, Doctor Chas R. Lenz & Associations, Springfield, 1949-1961; optometrist, Drs. Irvine & Stratton, Springfield, 1961-1965; general practice optometry, Springfield, 1965-1989; general practice optometry, assistant professor School Medicine, Southern Illinois U., Springfield, since 1989. Chairman State Board Optometry, Illinois, 1972-1987.
Past officer Sangamon/Menard Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Springfield. Past president, board member Triangle Center, Springfield. Member board Blood Bank Springfield, Springfield Eye Bank.
Member Illinois Governors Prayer Breakfast Panel, since 1964, chairman, since 1983. Staff sergeant United States Army Air Corps, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Optometric Association(contact lens section), International Optometric and Optical League, Illinois Optometric Association (Optometrist of Year 1983), Midstate Optometric Society, International Association of Boards of Examiners in Optometry, Lions (president 1965-1966), Elks (exalted ruler 1966-1967).
Married Jeanette Elaine Duda, August 9, 1945. Children: Pamela, Richard L. II, Janna, Kenneth W., James T.