Robert D. Garton

Bob Garton
President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate
In office
November 5, 1980 – November 8, 2006
Preceded byMartin Koons Edwards[1]
Succeeded byDavid C. Long
Member of the Indiana Senate
In office
November 8, 1972 – November 8, 2006
Preceded byConstituency established[2]
Succeeded byGreg Walker
Constituency41st district
In office
November 4, 1970 – November 8, 1972
Preceded byJames Boner Young[3]
Succeeded byJesse Charles Andrew Jr.
Constituency22nd district
Personal details
Born(1933-08-18)August 18, 1933
Chariton, Iowa, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 2026(2026-05-09) (aged 92)
PartyRepublican
SpouseBarbara
Children2
Alma materIowa State University (BS)
Cornell University (MS)
Religion
Methodist
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1955–1957
Rank First lieutenant

Robert Dean Garton (August 18, 1933 – May 9, 2026) was an American politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican, he served in the Indiana Senate from 1970 to 2006.[4] Garton previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957, reaching the rank of First lieutenant.[5] From 1969 to 1970, Garton served on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission.[6] Garton served as President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate from 1980 to 2006.[7] In 2006, Garton lost renomination to Greg Walker.[8] Garton died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 92.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Indiana Politicians by Letter". March 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Robert D. Garton Indiana Senate Papers, 1968-2015". September 25, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Robert Dean Garton". Indiana Legislator Database. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Offices". March 3, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Big upset: Garton concedes to Walker". May 3, 2006.
  9. ↑ Mr. Robert Dean Garton
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