Joseph F. Sage (August 24, 1920 – January 9, 1977) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

Joe Sage
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
In office
1973–1975
Succeeded byAlbert Brown
Personal details
Born
Joseph F. Sage[1]

(1920-08-24)August 24, 1920
DiedJanuary 9, 1977(1977-01-09) (aged 56)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Ginny Reber[2]
Virginia K. Sage[3]
Alma materTrinity University
Saint Louis University
Drake University

Sage attended Pottsville High School, Trinity University, Saint Louis University and Drake University.[2] Sage worked as a lawyer. He served in the United States Army Air Force for 30 years, including service in World War II and the Korean War, retiring with the rank of colonel.[1][3] In 1973 Sage was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, serving until 1975.[1][4]

Sage died in January 1977, at the age of 56.[1][3] He was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Joseph F. Sage". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Pottsville Native Gets Texas Post". Pottsville Republican. Pottsville, Pennsylvania. December 12, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved September 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b c "Sage". San Antonio Express. San Antonio, Texas. January 11, 1977. p. 11. Retrieved September 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "Albert 'Al' Brown". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved September 11, 2022.