Richard Schweiker | |
|---|---|
 Schweiker, 1981 | |
| 14th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | |
| In office January 22, 1981 – February 3, 1983 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Patricia Roberts Harris |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Heckler |
| United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Clark |
| Succeeded by | Arlen Specter |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th district | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | John Lafore |
| Succeeded by | Lawrence Coughlin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Schultz Schweiker June 1, 1926 Norristown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 2015 (aged 89) Pomona, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Claire Coleman
(m. 1955; died 2013) |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Richard Schultz Schweiker (June 1, 1926 – July 31, 2015) was an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 14th U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1983. He previously served as a U.S. Representative (1961–1969) and a U.S. Senator (1969–1981) from Pennsylvania. In 1976, Schweiker was Reagan's running mate during his unsuccessful presidential campaign. He was not related to Pennsylvania governor Mark Schweiker.