Ralph Norman Bauer | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative for St. Mary Parish | |
| In office 1928–1936 | |
| Preceded by | George T. Veeder |
| Succeeded by | C. Russel Brownell, Sr. |
| Louisiana State Representative for St. Mary Parish | |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| Preceded by | C. Russel Brownell, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | E. J. Grizzaffi |
| Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1940–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Lorris M. Wimberly |
| Succeeded by | Morris Lottinger, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1899 Patterson St. Mary Parish Louisiana, USA |
| Died | March 13, 1963 (aged 63) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Norma Wooster Bauer |
| Children | Carl W. Bauer |
| Residence(s) | Franklin, Louisiana |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Ralph Norman Bauer, sometimes known as R. Norman Bauer (May 1899 - March 13, 1963),[1] was a lawyer from Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, who served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1928 to 1936 and again from 1940 to 1948.[2] During his last two terms, Bauer was the Speaker of the chamber, having served in that capacity under the administrations of Governors Sam Houston Jones and Jimmie Davis.[3]