Bob Eckhardt

Robert Christian Eckhardt (July 16, 1913 – November 13, 2001) was a Democratic United States Representative representing the 8th District of Texas from 1967 to 1981, and lawyer that practiced labor law.

Bob Eckhardt
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 8th district
In office
January 3, 1967  January 3, 1981
Preceded byLera Millard Thomas
Succeeded byJack Fields
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 22-2 district
In office
1958–1966
Personal details
Born
Robert Christian Eckhardt

(1913-07-16)July 16, 1913
Austin, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 13, 2001(2001-11-13) (aged 88)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Orissa Stevenson, Nadine Ellen Cannon, Celia Morris
ChildrenOrissa Eckhardt, Rosalind Eckhardt, Sarah Eckhardt
RelativesRichard M. Kleberg (second cousin)
Rudolph Kleberg (great-uncle)
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin (BA, JD)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1943-1944
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