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Patsy Ann Kurth 
Summary
Patsy Ann Gephardt Kurth (February 2, 1941 – April 27, 2011) was a member of the Florida Senate representing the 16th district from 1990 to 1992 and the 15th district from 1992 to 2000.
Patsy Ann Gephardt Kurth | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| In office November 6, 1990 – 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Timothy Deratany[1] |
| Succeeded by | Bill Posey |
| Constituency | 16th district (1990–1992) 15th district (1992–2000) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1941 Washington, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 2011 (aged 70) Holmes Medical Center, Melbourne, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alan Fredrick Kurth |
| Children | Martha Harbin, Dawn Ann Kurth, Wendy Silver, Sara Diaz |
| Residence | Malabar, Florida[2] |
| Alma mater | Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, Brevard Community College[2] |
| Profession | Realtor |
She was born in Washington, Missouri on February 2, 1941, and came to Brevard County in 1962.[2]
In 2000, she ran for a seat in the U.S House of Representatives representing Florida's 15th congressional district but was defeated by Dave Weldon.
She was the cousin of Richard Gephardt.[3]
Her daughter, Dawn Ann Kurth, as a 11-year-old, was a spokesperson against false advertising directed toward children during the early 1970s. She died from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 1986.[4]
References edit
- ^ "The People of Lawmaking in Florida" (PDF). Myfloridahouse.gov. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Our campaigns". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved November 7, 2014.
- ^ "Florida races may tip scales in Congress". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
- ^ "Senators Hear an Expert On TV Ads for Children". The New York Times. 1972-06-01. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-15.
External links edit
- Profile, Legacy.com; accessed June 11, 2017.