| Birth date | May 18, 1931 |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Death date | February 13, 2017 (aged 85) |
| State house | Colorado |
| District | 7th |
| Term start | January 11, 1967 |
| Term end | January 8, 1969 |
| Successor | Paco Sanchez |
| State house 1 | Colorado |
| District 1 | 40th |
| Term start 1 | January 13, 1965 |
| Term end 1 | January 11, 1967 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Vici[1][2] |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder |
Richard Gebhardt (May 18, 1931 – February 13, 2017) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives.
Life and career
Gebhardt was born in Denver, Colorado. He attended the University of Colorado Boulder.[3][4]
He was adopted by Glenn and Dora Gebhardt when he was two and a half; his adoptive parents were both public teachers.[4]
Gebhardt grew up in Denver, and spent summers traveling in the western U.S. with his photographer father.[4]
He served as a medic during the Korean War, was wounded, captured briefly, then rescued and discharged.[4]
Elections
In 1960, Gebhardt ran for District 5 in the Colorado Senate. He won the Democratic primary election, but in the general election he was defeated by A. Woody Hewett.[5][6]
In 1964, Gebhardt ran to represent District 40 (Boulder County) in the Colorado House of Representatives. He was elected and took office in January 1965. In 1966, redistricting put Gebhardt in House District 7. He was re-elected and began representing the district in 1967.[5][6][4][7]
In 1968, Gebhardt sought election to House District 41, again following a redistricting. In the general election, he was defeated by Sandy Arnold.[5][6]
In 1970, Gebhardt sought election to Colorado's 2nd congressional district. He was unopposed in the Democratic primary election but lost to Donald G. Brotzman in the general election.[5][6]
Richard was the first Democrat elected in Boulder County in 16 years.[4]
Death
Gebhardt died on February 13, 2017,[4][8] at the age of 85.
References
- ^ "Gebhardt to run for lieutenant governor post". Fort Collins Coloradoan. February 26, 1970. p. 9. Retrieved October 11, 2023. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Gebhardt Says He'll Run for Lt. Governor". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. February 28, 1970. p. 9. Retrieved October 11, 2023. – via Newspapers.com
- ^ "Outstanding Young Men of America", Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1967
- ^ "Richard Gebhardt Obituary (1931–2017)". The Daily Camera/Legacy.com. 19 February 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2025.
- ^ "Richard Glenn Gebhardt". Legislator History Database — Colorado legislators past and present. Colorado General Assembly. n.d. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "Richard G. Gebhardt (D)". Colorado Secretary of State. n.d. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "House Memorial 17-1002: Memorializing Former State Representative Richard "Rich" Gebhardt". Colorado General Assembly. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Glenn Gebhardt". Heritage Funeral & Cremation Services. Retrieved October 11, 2023.