John L. Ducker

John Lackner Ducker (September 3, 1922 – April 15, 2014) was an American politician in the state of Florida. He was an attorney by profession.

John L. Ducker
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1960–1968
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 17th district
In office
1969–1971
Personal details
Born(1922-09-03)September 3, 1922
Fort Thomas, Kentucky
DiedApril 15, 2014(2014-04-15) (aged 91)
Longwood, Florida
Alma materYale University
Yale Law School
Occupationattorney

Ducker was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He attended Yale University and Yale Law School, attaining his law degree in 1950.[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1960 to 1968.[1][2] He was elected to the State Senate in 1968, serving until 1971.[1][3]

Ducker was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was also active in the Young Republicans Club, American Legion, Bar Association of Florida, Sportsmen Association, Chamber of Commerce, Episcopal Church and Boy Scouts.[1] Ducker served in the United States Army's Signal Corps as a second lieutenant during World War II. He died in 2014 at the age of 91.[4]

References
  1. Morris, A.C. (1970). The Florida Handbook. Peninsular Publishing Company. ISSN 0361-9788.
  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. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  4. "John Ducker Obituary: View John Ducker's Obituary by Orlando Sentinel". legacy.com. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
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