Background
Thomas, Stephen Richard was born on November 20, 1938 in Ironwood, Michigan, United States. Son of Stephen Richard and Alice Josephine (Johnson) Thomas.
Thomas, Stephen Richard was born on November 20, 1938 in Ironwood, Michigan, United States. Son of Stephen Richard and Alice Josephine (Johnson) Thomas.
Bachelor, Northern Michigan U., Marquette, 1960; Master of Arts, Northern Michigan U., Marquette, 1967.
Teacher, L. L. Wright High School, Ironwood, Michigan, since 1964.
Commissioner Ironwood City Commission, 1970-1975, mayor, 1975-1977. Commissioner Gogebic County Board, Bessemer, Michigan, since 1978, chairman, 1989-1990. Captain United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1960-1963, Vietnam.
Member National Education Association, Michigan Education Association, Masons (worshipful master Ironwood Masonic Lodge 1977-1981).
Married Karen Jean Olson, May 20, 1961. Children: Karen, Kristin, Susan, Stephanie, Sarah.