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]

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

Life and career edit

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 edit

  1. ^ "Ex-Newsman Sets Campaign". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. June 21, 1974. p. 88. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  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.  
  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.