Bob Garton | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 5, 1980 –November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Koons Edwards [1] |
| Succeeded by | David C. Long |
| Member of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 4,1970 –November 8,2006 | |
| Preceded by | James Boner Young [2] |
| Succeeded by | Greg Walker |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1970–1972) 41st district (1972–2006) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18,1933 Chariton,Iowa,U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Columbus,Indiana |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University (BS) Cornell University (MS) |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1955–1957 |
| Rank |  First lieutenant |
Robert Dean Garton (born August 18,1933) is an American former politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican,he served in the Indiana Senate from 1970 to 2006. [3] Garton previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957,reaching the rank of First lieutenant. [4] From 1969 to 1970,Garton served on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. [5] Garton served as President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate from 1980 to 2006. [6] In 2006,Garton lost renomination to Greg Walker. [7]
