Richard Friske

Richard Friske (June 16, 1923 – June 17, 2002) was a Michigan politician.

Richard Friske
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 106th district
In office
January 13, 1971 – December 31, 1972
Preceded byRobert William Davis
Succeeded byMark L. Thompson
Personal details
Born(1923-06-16)June 16, 1923
Poland
DiedJune 17, 2002(2002-06-17) (aged 79)
Political partyRepublican
American Independent (1972)

Early life

Friske was born on June 16, 1923 in Poland.[1][2]

Career

On November 3, 1970, Friske was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the 106th district from January 13, 1971 to December 31, 1972. In 1972, Friske was defeated in the Republican primary for the same position. That same year, Friske ran unsuccessfully in for the United States House of Representatives seat representing Michigan's 10th congressional district as an American Independent. Friske went on to be defeated in two more Republican primaries for the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 106th district in 1974 and 1976.[1][2]

Personal life

Friske got married in 1950. Friske had three children. Friske was Pentecostal.[2]

Death

Friske died on June 17, 2002.[2]

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References
  1. "Frincke to Froslie". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  2. "Legislator Details - Richard Friske". Library of Michigan. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
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