Robert D. Ray

Robert Dolph Ray (September 26, 1928 – July 8, 2018) was an American politician. He served as the 38th Governor of Iowa serving from January 16, 1969 to January 14, 1983.[1] He was a member of the Republican Party. Ray was born in Des Moines, Iowa.

Ray in 2007

Ray served as acting Mayor of Des Moines in 1997 and also served as President of Drake University in 1998.

Ray died in Des Moines on July 8, 2018 from Parkinson's disease, aged 89.[2][3]

References
  1. Executive Orders of Governor Robert D. Ray Archived 2008-07-05 at the Wayback Machine, webpage, retrieved December 31, 2009
  2. Former Governor Robert D. Ray Dies at 89
  3. Robert D. Ray, longtime Iowa governor, dies at 89

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