Richard M. Webster

For other people named Richard Webster, see Richard Webster (disambiguation).

Richard M. Webster (April 29, 1922 – March 4, 1990) was an American politician from Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri and worked as an attorney in Carthage, Missouri. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, in 1948, 1950, and 1953 (special election). He served as Speaker of the House in 1954. He was elected to the Missouri State Senate in 1962 and was re-elected 6 times. He served in the Missouri Senate until his death in 1990.^[1]

Richard M. Webster
Member of the Missouri Senate from the 32nd district
In office January 9, 1963 – March 4, 1990
Preceded by	Arkley Frieze
Succeeded by	Marvin Singleton
Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1954–1955
Preceded by	L.A. Vonderschmidt
Succeeded by	Roy Hamlin
Personal details
Born	(1922-04-29)April 29, 1922 Carthage, Missouri, U.S.
Died	March 4, 1990(1990-03-04) (aged 67)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Janet Poston Whitehead
Children	William L. Webster
Education	University of Missouri

Webster was married to the former Janet Poston Whitehead for 42 years. Their son, William L. Webster served as Missouri Attorney General. Their oldest son, Richard M. Webster, Jr. continues to live in Carthage, Missouri and served as the Jasper County Auditor.