Richard Wayne Dye

Background

Dye, Richard Wayne was born on January 31, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. Son of Arlie and Flora (Donaldson) Dye.

Education

Associate in Business, Flint Junior College, 1958. Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University, 1961. Master of Arts, Central Michigan University, 1964.

Career

Business teacher, coach Millington Public Schools, Michigan, 1962—1963. Business teacher, coach, counselor Blanchard Public Schools, 1963—1964, principal, 1964—1966. Business manager Essexville Public Schools, Michigan, 1966—1967.

Superintendent Rapid River Public Schools, 1967—1969. Agent State Farm Insurance Company, Escanaba, 1969—1971, owner, manager, agent, since 1971. With National Guard, 1959-1965.

Achievements

• Richard Wayne Dye has been listed as a noteworthy insurance company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman, council Calvary Lutheran Church, 1969—1981. Chairman Delta County Zoning Board Appeals, 1976—1980. Fire chief Ensign Fire Department, 1978, member, 1978—1981, Delta Planning Commission, since 1980.

Member of National Rifle Association, National Defense Preparedness Association, Central Upper Penninsula Life Underwriters Association, Masons Club.

Connections

Married Sylvia Kathleen McKinsey, June 30, 1962. Children: Lora Ann, Amy Elizabeth.