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Dick Schulze
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 5th district |
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| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1993 |
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| Preceded by | John H. Ware III |
| Succeeded by | William Clinger |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 157th district |
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| In office January 5, 1971 – November 30, 1974 |
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| Preceded by | John Stauffer |
| Succeeded by | Peter Vroon |
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Richard Taylor Schulze
August 7, 1929 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 23, 2025 (aged 96) Washington D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Anne Lockwood
(m. 1955; died 1990)Nancy Senechal Waltermire |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Houston Villanova University Temple University |
Richard Taylor Schulze (August 7, 1929 – December 23, 2025) was an American businessman and a politician from Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served nine terms as a U.S. Representative from 1975 to 1993. His district covered parts of Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester Counties. These areas are suburbs located west of Philadelphia.
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Early Life and First Steps in Public Service
Richard Schulze was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He finished Haverford High School in 1948. He later studied at the University of Houston, Villanova University, and Temple University.
Schulze served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1953. After his military service, he worked in the appliance business in Paoli, Pennsylvania. His first public role was as Register of Wills for Chester County from 1967 to 1969. Then, he was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, serving two terms.
Serving in the U.S. Congress
During his time in the United States House of Representatives, Schulze became a very important member. He was a top-ranking member on the House Ways and Means Committee. This committee handles important financial laws, like taxes. He also served on the Armed Services Committee, which deals with military matters. He was also part of the Banking Committee.
Schulze led the Republican Study Committee. He was also the Republican Whip for Pennsylvania, helping to organize his party's votes. President Ronald Reagan asked Schulze to join a special committee. This committee looked at how states and the federal government work together.
Schulze also cared about nature and served on the Natural Resources Committee. He was a member of the Migratory Bird Commission. President George H. W. Bush appointed him to the Board of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. In 1990, he started the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus and Foundation. This group helps protect outdoor activities and conservation. Schulze also led the National Prayer Breakfast. He was part of a weekly prayer group in the House for over 30 years.
Life After Congress: An Advisor's Role
After leaving Congress, Richard Schulze became an advisor. He worked with a firm called Valis Associates. He gave advice on topics like energy, transportation, and free trade. He also advised on business taxes and rules for protecting the environment.
Family Life and Passing
Richard Schulze married Anne Nancy Lockwood in 1955. They had four children together. Anne passed away in 1990. Later, he married Nancy Waltermire (née Senechal). Richard Schulze passed away at his home in Washington D.C. on December 23, 2025. He was 96 years old.
