Frank D. Beadle

Frank D. Beadle
First Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate
In office
1959–1962
Succeeded byStanley G. Thayer
Member of the Michigan Senate
In office
1951–1968
Preceded byBruce F. Clothier
Succeeded byAlvin J. DeGrow
Constituency11th district (1951–1954)
34th district (1955–1964)
28th district (1965–1968)
Personal details
Born
Francis D. Beadle

(1899-02-16)February 16, 1899
Melvin, Michigan
DiedJune 2, 1983(1983-06-02) (aged 84)
East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I

Frank D. Beadle (February 16, 1899 – June 2, 1983) was a politician from Michigan who served as the first Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate.[1]

Beadle was involved in the insurance and real estate business prior to his election to the Senate. During his tenure in the Senate, Beadle was a member of the Appropriations Committee.[2]