Background
Davis, Robert William was born on July 31, 1932 in Marquette, Michigan, United States. Son of George Walter and Darlene Hazel (Hagen) Davis.
Davis, Robert William was born on July 31, 1932 in Marquette, Michigan, United States. Son of George Walter and Darlene Hazel (Hagen) Davis.
Student, Northern Michigan U., 1950, 52; student, Hillsdale College, 1951-1952; Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science, Wayne State University, 1954.
Funeral director, Davis Funeral Home, St. Ignace, Michigan, 1954-1966; city councilman, St. Ignace, 1964-1966; member, Michigan House of Representatives, 1966-1970; member, Michigan Senate, 1970-1978; Senate Republican leader, Michigan Senate, 1974-1978; member, 96th-102nd Congresses from 11th District Michigan, since 1979; member armed services committee, ranking minority leader on commission on merchant marine and fisheries.
Member Michigan Funeral Directors Association, North-east Midwest Economic Advancement Coalition, Michigan Cystic Fibrosis Association, Young Americans for Freedom. Clubs: Lions, Elks, Eagles.
Married Brook Davis; children: Robert, Lisa, George, Alexandra.