John Strick
John Strick | |
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Member of the Kansas Senate from the 4th district | |
In office 1985–1992 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Rehorn |
Succeeded by | Sherman Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | (1921-05-23)May 23, 1921 |
Died | (2009-09-30)September 30, 2009 Kansas City, Kansas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth R. Macan |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Kansas City, Kansas[1] |
John Strick Jr. (May 23, 1921 – September 30, 2009) was an American politician who served two terms in the Kansas State Senate from 1985 to 1992.[1] He served 27 years as a pilot for the Naval Air Corps and the Naval Reserves, making commander in the latter part of his career. He had management positions in a number of industries and was a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines.
Biography
John Strick Jr. was born on in Kansas City, Kansas to John H. and Veronica (nee Kancelarysty) Strick.[2] He graduated from Kansas State University.[2]
Strick served as a pilot for the Naval Air Corps and the Naval Reserves for 27 years. He retired as a commander.[2] He was employed as a project director and central relocation director at the Urban Renewal Agency of Kansas City, Kansas; sales manager at Fordyce Concrete; general manager of Stewart Sand and Material Company; assistant district traffic and sales manager for Continental Air Lines; and as a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines.[2]
Strick married Elizabeth R. Macan and together they had four children: John, Gregory, Marion, and Mary.[2] Strick died on September 30, 2009, at Kansas City Hospice House and was buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Kansas City, Kansas.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Strick, John". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f "John G. Strick Jr.'s Obituary". Kansas City Star. October 2, 2009. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Legacy.
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