Frank Bild
1911 – 1999
15th Senate District
(1973-1990)

Frank Bild served the people of the 15th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in Romania, he received his education from St. Louis public schools, Normal College of American Gymnastic Union, Indiana University, and St. Louis University (Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Physical Education, and Bachelor of Science in education). Senator Bild was an attorney and served as captain of the Quartermasters Corps in the U.S. Army in the China-Burma-India Theater. He was elected to the House of Representatives to represent St. Louis County in District 13 in 1962, and again in 1966, 1968 and 1970. Senator Bild was elected to the Senate in 1972.

Edwin L. Dirck
1928 – 1996
24th Senate District
(1977-1992)

Edwin L. Dirck served the people of the 24th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. He was a graduate of ITT Technical Institute. Senator Dirck was a retired locomotive engineer and worked as a marketing consultant. He was elected to the represent District 72 in the House of Representatives in 1972, 1974 and 1976. He was first elected to the Senate in 1977.

David A. Hess
1908 – 1994
2nd Senate District
(1951-1954)

David A. Hess served the people of the 2nd Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in Cameron, West Virginia, he attended public elementary schools, McKinley and Roosevelt high schools in St. Louis, Kemper Military Academy in Boonville, University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and Washington University in St. Louis. Senator Hess was in the gasoline and oil business and employed with the Watson Investment Company in St. Louis. He was a member of the Reserve Officers in 1939, holding the rank of lieutenant. Senator Hess served in the Army from 1941-1946 and was discharged from the active reserve as a major in 1949 due to physical disabilities. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1932, and re-elected in 1934, 1936, 1938 and 1940. He was elected to the Senate in 1950.

A. Clifford Jones
1921 – 1996
7th District
(1965-1988)

A. Clifford Jones served the people of the 7th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in St. Louis, he graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and from Washington University, earning a Bachelor of Laws degree. Senator Jones served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. A business executive and lawyer, he served as Ladue City Clerk from 1948-1950. Senator Jones was elected to the House of Representatives and served from 1950-1958. He served as Majority Caucus Chairman during the special sessions of 1953 and 1954, and Minority Caucus Chairman during the 69th General Assembly. He was elected to the Senate in 1964. Senator Jones served as Republican Caucus Chairman in the 74th General Assembly, and Minority Floor Leader during the 75th, 76th, 77th and 78th General Assemblies.

William H. Macon
1932 – 2006
7th Senate District
(1963-1964)

William H. Macon served the people of the 7th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in St. Louis, he received his education from Clayton public schools. Senator Macon was president of the insurance and loan brokerage firm W.H. Macon & Company. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1946, with the rank of sergeant. Senator Macon was elected to the Senate in a special election in 1963.

Walter H. Mueller, Jr.
1925 – 2011
15th Senate District
(1990-2000)

Walter H. Mueller, Jr. served the people of the 15th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from Wichita High School East, Wichita State University, and the University of Kansas, receiving a Bachelor of Science in marketing and business administration. Senator Mueller served in the U.S. Air Force. He was elected to the House of Representatives and served from 1971-1990. Senator Mueller was elected to the Senate in 1990 in a special election.

Maurice Schechter
1907 – 2001
13th Senate District
(1961-1976)

Maurice Schechter served the people of the 13th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in St. Louis, he received his education from East St. Louis, Illinois public schools, Washington University, and City College of Law and Finance, earning a Bachelor of Laws degree. Senator Schechter began practicing law in 1928. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1934, and re-elected in 1936 and 1938. Senator Schechter was elected to the Senate in 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972.

Irene E. Treppler
1926 – 2012
1st Senate District
(1985-1996)

Irene E. Treppler served the people of the 1st Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in St. Louis County, she received her education from Mehlville High School and Meramec Community College. Senator Treppler was a housewife and was the first Republican female senator in Missouri. She was elected to the House and served from 1971-1984. Senator Treppler was elected to the Senate in 1984, 1988 and 1992.

Harriett Woods
1927 – 2007
13th Senate District
(1977-1984)

Harriett Woods served the people of the 13th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, she attended the University of Chicago College and the University of Michigan, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. Senator Woods was a newspaper reporter and television producer in St. Louis. She was elected to the Senate in 1976, and re-elected in 1980. Senator Woods went on to serve as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Missouri, the state’s first, and currently only, female in this leadership position.

Robert A. Young
1923 – 2007
24th Senate District
(1963-1976)

Robert A. Young served the people of the 24th Senatorial District in St. Louis County. Born in St. Louis, he received his education from St. Louis county parochial schools, and McBride and Normandy high schools. Senator Young was a member of the Pipefitters’ Union. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943, serving with the 346th Infantry, and the 87th Division in the European Theater from 1944-1945. Senator Young was discharged in 1945 and awarded the Bronze Star for action in the European campaign. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1956, and re-elected in 1958 and 1960. Senator Young was elected to the Senate in 1962, 1966, 1970, and 1974.