Richard Stansberry

Richard Stansberry
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 40th district
In office
1965–1974
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byPhillip E. Lambert
Personal details
Born(1928-10-08)October 8, 1928
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 2016(2016-04-20) (aged 87)
Political partyRepublican[1][2]
SpouseLeigh Stansberry[3]
Alma materOklahoma City University

Richard Stansberry (October 8, 1928 – April 20, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 40th district of the Oklahoma Senate.[4][5]

Life and career

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Stansberry was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Lillian and Cecil Stansberry. He attended Capitol Hill High School, Oklahoma City University and George Washington School of Medicine.[3]

Stansberry served in the Oklahoma Senate from 1965 to 1974, representing the 40th district.

Stansberry died on April 20, 2016,[3] at the age of 87.

References

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  1. ^ "Ex-Newsman Sets Campaign". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 21, 1974. p. 88. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ "Senate Race Set By Judge Lambert". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. July 6, 1974. p. 17. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. ^ a b c "Richard Stansberry Obituary (1928-2016)". The Oklahoman. April 24, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. ^ "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "State Senate Since Statehood" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved January 26, 2023.