AKA Richard Schultz Schweiker

Born: 1-Jun-1926
Birthplace: Norristown, PA

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: US Senator from Pennsylvania, 1969-81

Military service: US Navy (1944-46)

Candidate for Vice President in Ronald Reagan's 1976 campaign.

Father: Malcolm A. Schweiker (American Olean Tile Company, b. 1895, d. 1982)
Mother: Blanche
Sister: Sylvia Strasburg
Wife: Claire Joan Coleman (two daughters, three sons)
Son: Malcolm
Daughter: Lani
Son: Kyle
Son: Richard, Jr.
Daughter: Kristi

    University: BA, Pennsylvania State University (1950)

    American Council of Life Insurers President (1983-94)
    US Secretary of Health and Human Services (1981-83, under Ronald Reagan)
    US Senator, Pennsylvania (3-Jan-1969 to 3-Jan-1981)
    US Congressman, Pennsylvania 13th (3-Jan-1961 to 3-Jan-1969)
    American Olean Tile Company President
    American Legion
    Friends of George Allen
    Kiwanis Club
    Lions Club
    Phi Beta Kappa Society
    Veterans of Foreign Wars

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