Ralph Urbigkit

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Ralph Urbigkit
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives
In office
1967–1967
Personal details
DiedMarch 8, 2015
Political party Democratic
Children Dale Urbigkit [1]
Relatives Walter Urbigkit (brother) [2]

Ralph Urbigkit (died March 8, 2015) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives. [3]

Life and career

Urbigkit was a rancher. [4]

In 1967, Urbigkit was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, representing Fremont County, Wyoming. [3]

He was married to Eileen Urbigkeit for 66 years and they had 4 children. [5]

Urbigkit died on March 8, 2015, and his wife died the following year. [5]

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References

  1. "Urbigkit changes parties". Casper Star-Tribune . Casper, Wyoming. November 21, 1981. p. 13. Retrieved March 12, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  2. "Walter". Casper Star-Tribune . Casper, Wyoming. December 1, 1990. p. 2. Retrieved March 12, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 "Wyoming Legislator Database - Representative Ralph Urbigkit". Wyoming Legislature . Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  4. "Canvass Gives Democrat Win". The Billings Gazette . Billings, Montana. November 24, 1966. p. 32. Retrieved March 12, 2023 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  5. 1 2 "Eileen Urbigkeit Obituary". Davis Funeral Home, Riverton Wyoming. Retrieved 12 March 2023.