Robert E. Waldron

Robert Edwin Waldron (January 25, 1920 – October 25, 2000) was a Republican politician from Michigan who served in the Michigan House of Representatives, and as Speaker of the House in 1967 and 1968. He was the last Republican Speaker until Paul Hillegonds 25 years later.^[1][2][3]

Robert E. Waldron
59th Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 11, 1967 – December 31, 1968
Preceded by	Joseph J. Kowalski
Succeeded by	William A. Ryan
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1955 – December 31, 1970
Preceded by	Ernest Murphy
Succeeded by	William R. Bryant, Jr.
Constituency	Wayne County 13th district (1955-1964) 1st district (1965-1970)
Personal details
Born	(1920-01-25)January 25, 1920 Brookline, Massachusetts
Died	October 25, 2000(2000-10-25) (aged 80) Okemos, Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Helen
Alma mater	Dartmouth College University of Michigan
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Captain