Richard Dean Mulder (May 8, 1938 – February 14, 2022) was an American politician and family physician in the state of Minnesota.[1] He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1995 until 2002.[1]
Richard Mulder | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 21B district | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 6, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Andy Steensma |
| Succeeded by | Brad Finstad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 8, 1938 Rock Valley, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2022 (aged 83) Ivanhoe, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Ruth VanBuren (m. 1964) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of South Dakota (BPharm) South Dakota State University (BM) University of Iowa (MD) |
In 2004, he served as a Minnesota state delegate at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York.[2]
Early life and education edit
Mulder was born and raised in Rock Valley, Iowa, along with four siblings.[3] He graduated from Rock Valley Public High School in 1956, and then attended South Dakota State University, graduating with a Bachelor's in Pharmacy in 1960.[3] He later received a Bachelor's in Medicine from University of South Dakota in 1966, and later graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Iowa in 1969.[3]
Career edit
Mulder ran unsuccessfully as an Independent Republican candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1992.[4] Running again with the party in 1994, Mulder won the District 21B election over Democratic incumbent Andy Steensma, 7,198 votes to 6,261.[5]
In 1996, Mulder defended a state law supporting the practice of "drive-through" infant deliveries, saying "I made sure my wife stayed in the hospital five days, but then she told me it was a waste of money... I did some research and found that many mothers couldn't accord the longer stay and in most cases, it just wasn't necessary."[6]
In 1998, he was given a 100% rating by Gun Owners of America.[7]
Death edit
Mulder died at his home in Ivanhoe, Minnesota, on February 14, 2022, at the age of 83.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b "Mulder, Richard - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.leg.state.mn.us.
- ^ "Dr. Mulder is delegate at National Republican Convention". Pipestone County Star. 2004-09-08. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
- ^ a b c "Ivanhoe Times July 30 Page 1". ivn.stparchive.com. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ "Mulder, Richard - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
- ^ "1994 Minnesota State Election Results" (PDF). Minnesota State Legislature. November 8, 1994. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ "Amy Klobuchar was kicked out of the hospital 24 hours after giving birth. Her outrage fueled her political rise". Washington Post. January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-02-16.
- ^ "Dr. Richard D. "Doc" Mulder Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.housemanfuneralhome.com. Retrieved 2022-03-09.