John Strick
Member of the Kansas Senate
from the 4th district
In office
1985–1992
Preceded byThomas Rehorn
Succeeded bySherman Jones
Personal details
Born(1921-05-23)May 23, 1921
Died(2009-09-30)September 30, 2009
Kansas City, Kansas
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseElizabeth R. Macan
Children4
ResidenceKansas City, Kansas[1]

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.

Biography

John 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

  1. 1 2 "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Strick, John". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "John G. Strick Jr.'s Obituary". Kansas City Star. October 2, 2009. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Legacy.


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