Ralph Regula

Ralph Straus Regula (December 3, 1924 — July 19, 2017) was an American politician. He served as the United States Representative for Ohio's 16th congressional district from 1973 to 2009. He retired in January 2009 after 18 consecutive terms. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Ralph Regula
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 16th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 2009
Preceded by	Frank Bow
Succeeded by	John Boccieri
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 29th district
In office January 3, 1967–January 3, 1973
Preceded by	Districts Created
Succeeded by	Richard Reichel
Personal details
Born	Ralph Straus Regula (1924-12-03)December 3, 1924 Beach City, Ohio
Died	July 19, 2017(2017-07-19) (aged 92) Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary Regula (b. 1926)
Alma mater	Mount Union College, William McKinley School of Law
Occupation	Attorney
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1944–1946

In the 110th Congress (2007–2009), he was the second longest serving Republican member of the House of Representatives (after Bill Young of Florida).

Regula died in Bethlehem Township, Stark County, Ohio on July 19, 2017 at the age of 92.^[1]