Dick Fincher (September 27, 1927 – August 10, 2002) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[4] He also served as a member for the 47th district of the Florida Senate.[5][6]

Dick Fincher
Fincher in 1966
Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Dade County
In office
1963–1966
Member of the Florida Senate from the 47th district
In office
1966–1972
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
Personal details
Born(1927-09-27)September 27, 1927
Rochester, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 10, 2002(2002-08-10) (aged 74)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Gloria DeHaven[1][2]
Jane Fincher[3]

Life and career

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Fincher was born in Rochester, New York. He served in the United States Army.[3]

In 1963, Fincher was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, serving until 1966.[4] In the same year, he was elected to represent the 47th district of the Florida Senate, serving until 1972.[5]

Fincher died in August 2002, at the age of 74.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Gloria DeHaven Divorced Again". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Fairbanks, Alaska. January 11, 1969. p. 15. Retrieved December 17, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ Films In Review: Volume 40, National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, 1989, p. 138
  3. ^ a b c "Richard Fincher Obituary (1927-2002)". Miami Herald. August 12, 2002. Retrieved December 17, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved December 17, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
  6. ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved December 17, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.