Robert D. Garton
Bob Garton | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 5, 1980 – November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Martin Koons Edwards |
| Succeeded by | David C. Long |
| Member of the Indiana Senate | |
| In office November 4, 1970 – November 8, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | James Boner Young |
| Succeeded by | Greg Walker |
| Constituency | 22nd district (1970–1972) 41st district (1972–2006) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1933 Chariton, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Iowa 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 |
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Robert Dean Garton (born August 18, 1933) is an American former politician from the state of Indiana. A Republican, he served in the Indiana Senate from 1970 to 2006. Garton previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957, reaching the rank of First lieutenant. From 1969 to 1970, Garton served on the Indiana Civil Rights Commission. Garton served as President pro tempore of the Indiana Senate from 1980 to 2006. In 2006, Garton lost renomination to Greg Walker.