Ross Boggs

Ross Boggs
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
January 5, 1993 – March 1, 1999
Preceded byRandy Gardner
Succeeded byGeorge Distel
Constituency5th district
In office
January 4, 1983 – January 5, 1993
Preceded byJohn Wargo
Succeeded byGeorge E. Terwilleger
Constituency2nd district
Personal details
Born(1938-06-15)June 15, 1938
Lenox Township, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 2025(2025-02-06) (aged 86)
Lenox Township, Ohio, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
RelationsRobert Boggs (brother) Kristin Boggs (niece)

Ross Allen Boggs Jr. (June 15, 1938 – February 6, 2025) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999, also serving as minority leader. He was the brother of state representative and state senator Robert Boggs, and an uncle of state representative Kristin Boggs. He attended Kent State University and played for the MLB Minor Leagues on the Washington Senators. He died at his residence in Lenox Township, Ohio, on February 6, 2025, at the age of 86.

Achievements

In 2025, Ross A. Boggs Jr. was honored by The Ohio House of Representatives for his extensive contribution to Ohio's legislative landscape and decades of public service.

References

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  2. ↑ "Earlier warnings". Toledo Blade. 17 December 2006. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "Company hopes wind farms blow into area". The News-Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Ohio Racing Towards High-Speed System". Beaver County Times. 21 November 1986. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
  5. ↑ TERRY, SHELLEY (29 January 2016). "Former county resident sworn in as state rep for 18th House District". Star Beacon. Retrieved 2021-05-26.
  6. ↑ "Ross A. Boggs Jr. Obituary (2025) - Ashtabula, OH - Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, Inc. - Jefferson". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  7. ↑ "Ross A. Boggs Jr". Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors. February 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Ohio House honors legacy of former leader Ross Boggs Jr with family present. Retrieved 2025-08-11 – via citizenportal.ai.