Dick Renick

Richard R. Renick (October 14, 1930 – January 31, 2022) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

Dick Renick
Member of the Florida Senate from the 39th district
In office November 4, 1980 – November 2, 1982
Preceded by	Vernon Holloway
Succeeded by	Lawrence H. Plummer
Member of the Florida Senate from the 40th district
In office November 5, 1974 – November 7, 1978
Preceded by	Don Gruber
Succeeded by	Dick Anderson
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office 1967–1972
Personal details
Born	(1930-10-14)October 14, 1930 Crestwood, Yonkers, New York
Died	January 31, 2022(2022-01-31) (aged 91)
Political party	Republican
Relations	Ralph Renick (brother)
Residence	Pinecrest, Florida
Alma mater	University of Miami
Occupation	Cinematographer, film/television director
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy

Early life and education

Renick was born in New York and moved to Florida in 1940. He attended St. Mary's High School in Miami and the University of Miami.

Career

Renick served in the United States Navy for three years and was assigned to the USS Conserver from 1947 to 1949 at Naval Station Pearl Harbor and the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.^[1] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972, as a Democrat, and the Florida State Senate from 1975 to 1982.^[2][3][4] He was a cinematographer, television and film director.^[5] His brother was Ralph Renick, a television journalist.^[6]

Death

Renick died on January 31, 2022, at the age of 91.^[7]