Robert Regula
Robert L. Regula (January 18, 1923 – May 19, 1996) was a Democratic politician who served in the General Assembly in the U.S. state of Ohio in 1978.
Robert Regula | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office January 3, 1978 – December 31, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Irene Smart |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Red Ash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 18, 1923 Bucks, Tuscarawas County, Ohio USA |
| Died | May 19, 1996 (aged 73) Canton, Stark County, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
Life
Regula was born in Bucks, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, to Alvin G. and Emma E. Regula.[1] He entered the US Army in January 1943, during World War II.[2] After the war he lived in Canton, worked at Ohio Bell Telephone, and was active in local politics. As an employee of the Ohio Bell Telephone Company and a former township trustee, Regula was appointed to succeed Representative Irene Smart in 1978, whose seat became vacant when she was appointed to a judiciary position.[3] Soon after his appointment, Regula won a tough primary battle for the Democratic nomination.[4] He lost the general election to Chuck Red Ash a popular high school football coach. Regula spent one year, or half a term, in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Regula remained active in local politics, but held no further public office. He died in Canton in 1996, age 73.
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