Background
Thoreson, Richard Myron was born on February 12, 1935 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Thoreson, Richard Myron was born on February 12, 1935 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1957.
Underwriter, Druggists Mutual, Algona, Iowa., 1960-1967; vice president, Druggists Mutual, Algona, Iowa., 1967-1975; vice president, secretary, Druggists Mutual, Algona, Iowa., 1975-1987; senior vice president, Druggists Mutual, Algona, Iowa., since 1987; also board directors, Druggists Mutual, Algona, Iowa. Board directors The Pharmacists Life Insurance Company, DM Insurance Services.
Member Algona City Council, 1975-1986. Commissioner Algona Airport Commission, 1986. Board directors Algona Industrial Development Commission, 1985-1987.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1956-1976. Member Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association, Marine Aviation Association, Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Delta Sigma. Lodges: Masons, Shriners.
Married Judith Murtagh, February 3, 1957. Children: Becky, David, Wendy, Mike.