Ron Withem

Ronald Eugene Withem (June 9, 1946 – May 28, 2020) was an American politician who served in the Nebraska Legislature from the 14th district from 1983 to 1997. He served as Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature from 1993 to 1997.^[1][2] Withem resigned from the legislature to serve as a lobbyist for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, replacing former legislative colleague Lee Rupp.^[3]

Ron Withem
Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 14th district
In office March 1983 – November 1997
Succeeded by	Nancy Thompson
Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature
In office January 5, 1994 – January 8, 1997
Preceded by	Dennis G. Baack
Succeeded by	Douglas A. Kristensen
Personal details
Born	Ronald Eugene Withem (1946-06-09)June 9, 1946 Missouri Valley, Iowa
Died	May 28, 2020(2020-05-28) (aged 73) Papillion, Nebraska
Political party	Democratic

He died of Parkinson's disease on May 28, 2020, in Papillion, Nebraska at age 73.^[4]