Robert Dale Patchett (April 21, 1950 – August 20, 2023) was an American politician in the state of Florida. Patchett pleaded nolo contendre to ethics charges that he received unauthorized compensation as a legislator; Leon County Court Case No. 91-5209AMI, and 91-5211. Patchett v. Commission on Ethics, 626 SO. 2d 319 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993), Patchett entered the plea on March 15, 1994, and left the House of Representatives.

R. Dale Patchett
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1976–1990
Personal details
Born(1950-04-21)April 21, 1950
Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 2023(2023-08-20) (aged 73)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCandy
Occupationlobbyist, <http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Lobbyist> real estate broker and environmental consultant

Life and career edit

Robert Dale Patchett was born in Indiana on April 21, 1950, and came to Florida in 1973. He was a real estate broker and environmental consultant.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives for the 48th district from 1976 to 1990, as a Republican.[2]

Patchett died on August 20, 2023, at the age of 73.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Morris, Allen Covington (7 September 1989). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISBN 9780961600020 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  3. ^ Arwood, Corey (25 August 2023). "Former state GOP leader, House Rep for Indian River, St. Lucie counties Dale Patchett dies". TCPalm. Retrieved 25 August 2023.