John B. Randolph
John B. Randolph | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives from the Fremont County district | |
| In office January 11, 1983 – October 18, 1983 | |
| Succeeded by | Bob Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Beverly Randolph May 5, 1918 Raleigh, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 1983 (aged 65) Dubois, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Bess Hackler (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Minneapolis Central High School University of Minnesota (BBA) |
| Profession | Politician, rancher, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Beverly Randolph (May 5, 1918 – October 18, 1983) was an American politician, rancher, and businessman who served in the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing Fremont County as a Republican in 1983 until his death later that year.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Randolph was born in Raleigh, Iowa, on May 5, 1918. He graduated from Minneapolis Central High School in 1936 and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota in 1941.
Career
[edit]Randolph served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and became a captain.[5] Prior to entering politics, he was a rancher and business executive.[6]
1982 election
[edit]In 1982, Randolph was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives to represent Fremont County as a Republican in the 47th Wyoming Legislature. Randolph assumed office in 1983 and served until his death later that same year.[a]
During his time in office, Randolph served on the following standing committees:
- Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
- Travel, Recreation and Wildlife
On November 8, 1983, Republican Bob Baker was appointed to serve out the remainder of Randolph's term.
Personal life and death
[edit]On June 5, 1964, Randolph married Bess Hackler in Dallas, Texas, with whom he had four children.
Randolph died of a heart attack at the age of 65 in Dubois, Wyoming, on October 18, 1983.[7] He is buried at Dubois Cemetery, Dubois, Wyoming.
Notes
[edit]- ^ According to the Wyoming Legislature, Randolph died in 1984.
References
[edit]- ^ Wyoming Blue Book (PDF). Vol. IV. Wyoming State Archives, Department of Commerce. 1991. pp. 177, 178, 179, 227, 276. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Representative John Randolph". Wyoming Legislature. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "John R. Randolph". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. October 21, 1983. p. 16. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ D.S.S. Form 1 Military Draft Registration Card completed on October 16, 1940. Name is listed as "John Beverly Randolph" and Place of birth is listed as "Raleigh, Iowa".
- ^ "Name Randolph to C. of C. Post", Mason City Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, volume LII, number 91, January 23, 1946, page 13. (subscription required)
- ^ "Dubois rancher to seek House election". Casper Star-Tribune. Casper, Wyoming. July 8, 1982. p. 13. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Obituaries". United Press International. October 20, 1983. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Wyoming Legislature
- 1918 births
- 1983 deaths
- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- 20th-century American military personnel
- Republican Party members of the Wyoming House of Representatives
- Ranchers from Wyoming
- Military personnel from Wyoming
- University of Minnesota alumni
- People from Dubois, Wyoming
- People from Charles City, Iowa
- United States Army Air Forces officers
- United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II