Pat Takasugi

Pat Takasugi
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the 10A district
In office December 1, 2008 – November 6, 2011
Preceded by	Curtis Bowers
Succeeded by	Gayle Batt
Director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture
In office 1996–2006
Governor	Phil Batt Dirk Kempthorne Jim Risch
Succeeded by	Celia Gould
Personal details
Born	(1949-06-09)June 9, 1949 Brigham City, Utah, U.S.
Died	November 6, 2011(2011-11-06) (aged 62) Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Suzanne Backe
Children	3
Education	College of Idaho (BA)
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1971–1976 (Active) 1976–1981 (Reserve)
Rank	Captain
Unit	10th Special Forces Group

Patrick Alan "Pat" Takasugi (June 9, 1949 – November 6, 2011)[1] was an American politician who served as a member of the Idaho House of Representatives for the 10A district from 2008 to 2011.[2]

Early life and education

Takasugi was born in Brigham City, Utah.[3] After graduating from Vallivue High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the College of Idaho in 1971.[4]

Career

After graduation, then he enlisted in the United States Army. During his military service, he was assigned to an Airborne unit, the Rangers, and the Special Forces, was elevated to the rank of captain, and he fulfilled his duty actively until 1976 and served as a reservist in additional five years.[5][6][7] Returned to Idaho, he ran a farm near Wilder and Homedale, and served as the director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture.[8][9] Celia Gould, a fellow Republican, succeeded him as director.[10] Takasugi was a George W. Bush delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention.[11]

Personal life

Takasugi was a Japanese American.[12] He and his wife, Suzanne Backe, had three children.[13]

He died from pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare form of appendix cancer, while in office.[14] He is buried at the Wilder Cemetery. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch delivered eulogies for him on the Senate floor.[15][16]

References

1. "Patrick Alan Takasugi. 1949 - 2011. Military Grave Location - US ARMY". Military Grave Search. FindGrave.org. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
2. "Idaho state Rep. Pat Takasugi dies at 62". Argus Observer. November 8, 2011. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
3. "Patrick Alan Takasugi Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". Dakan Funeral Chapel. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
4. Green, Nate (November 8, 2011). "Takasugi advocated for farmers". The Idaho Press-Tribune. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
5. "District 10-A Rep.: Pat Takasugi Q&A". The Idaho Press-Tribune. October 21, 2010. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
6. "Idaho State Rep. Pat Takasugi Dies at 62". Rafu Shimpo. December 30, 2011. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
7. "Idaho icon to be laid to rest on Veteran's Day". www.newsbf.com. November 10, 2011. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
8. Challis Resource Area, Upper Columbia - Salmon Clearwater Districts: Environmental Impact Statement. 1998.
9. "Rep. Pat Takasugi dies from rare form of cancer, services set". KTVB. November 9, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
10. Popkey, Daniel (March 20, 2012). "In Idaho Governor's Cabinet, women make less money than men". The McClatchy Company. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
11. Lyman, Rick (2004-09-02). "The View From the Floor: Looking Good for the President, and Getting Better". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
12. Crosby, Ann (Aug 24, 2000). "Japanese-American farmers rise to position of influence". Argus Observer. Retrieved February 24, 2016.
13. Tidmarsh, James (7 November 2011). "State Representative Pat Takasugi Dies". News Radio 1310 KLIX. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
14. "Rep. Takasugi to undergo cancer surgery". The Idaho Press-Tribune. December 21, 2010. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
15. "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE November 10, 2011" (PDF). United States Government Publishing Office. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
16. "CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE November 17, 2011". United States Congress. Retrieved March 1, 2016.

External links

• Profile at Vote Smart