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John Strick
John Strick Jr. (May 23, 1921 – September 30, 2009) was an American politician who served two terms in the Kansas State Senate from 1985 to 1992.[1] He served 27 years as a pilot for the Naval Air Corps and the Naval Reserves, making commander in the latter part of his career. He had management positions in a number of industries and was a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines. BiographyJohn Strick Jr. was born on in Kansas City, Kansas to John H. and Veronica (nee Kancelarysty) Strick.[2] He graduated from Kansas State University.[2] Strick served as a pilot for the Naval Air Corps and the Naval Reserves for 27 years. He retired as a commander.[2] He was employed as a project director and central relocation director at the Urban Renewal Agency of Kansas City, Kansas; sales manager at Fordyce Concrete; general manager of Stewart Sand and Material Company; assistant district traffic and sales manager for Continental Air Lines; and as a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines.[2] Strick married Elizabeth R. Macan and together they had four children: John, Gregory, Marion, and Mary.[2] Strick died on September 30, 2009, at Kansas City Hospice House and was buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum, Kansas City, Kansas.[2] References
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