Gordon Renner
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (July 2013) |
Gordon Renner | |
|---|---|
| 89th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office January 1, 1951 – 1953 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Cantwell |
| Succeeded by | William B. Saxbe |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Ohio | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 17, 1900 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 2, 1964 (aged 63) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Renner |
| Residence | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Alma mater | Miami University |
| Profession | Attorney |
Gordon G. Renner (November 17, 1900 – September 2, 1964) was the 89th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, serving between 1951 and 1953. He was a member of the Republican Party (United States) and represented an area around Cincinnati, Ohio. He was elected on the first ballot by a vote of 55 to 27, beating out Kenneth A. Robinson for the speakership.[1] William B. Saxbe served as majority leader and replaced Renner as the speaker the following session. He died from cancer in 1964.[2]
His father was Otto Renner, a prominent attorney in Cincinnati, Ohio during the early 1900s.
References[edit]
- ^ "Cincinnati Man to be Speaker of the House" (PDF). Toledo Blade. 1950-12-05. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ^ "Gordon G. Renner, 63, Dies; Widely-Known As Legislator". The Cincinnati Enquirer. September 3, 1963. p. 1. Retrieved 2019-06-30.