Richard Groth

Richard Lee Groth (March 18, 1946 – May 29, 2021) was an American politician.

Groth was born to parents Chris and Florence in Storm Lake, Iowa, on March 18, 1946.

After completing his degree in American government at Iowa State University in 1968, Groth became a teacher and guidance counselor.

He later earned a Master of Arts degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Northern Iowa in 1971.

[1] Groth won his first state legislative election in 1978, and was seated to the Iowa House of Representatives for District as a Democrat.