Bob Poydasheff | |
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| 66th Mayor of Columbus, Georgia | |
| In office January 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Peters |
| Succeeded by | Jim Wetherington |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Stephen Poydasheff February 13, 1930 Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 2020 (aged 90) Phenix City, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Stacy Latto (m. 1954) |
| Residence(s) | Columbus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (BA) Tulane University (JD) Boston University (MA) |
| Occupation | Lawyer, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1955–1979 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | J.A.G. Corps |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards |  Legion of Merit Commendation Medal |
Robert Stephen Poydasheff (13 February 1930 – 24 September 2020)[1][2][3] was an American attorney and politician who served one term as mayor of Columbus, Georgia, from 2003 to 2007. A retired military officer, he served in the United States Army for twenty-four years, retiring at the rank of colonel.
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- ^ Crematory, McMullen Funeral Home and. "Obituary for Colonel Rt. and Former Mayor Robert "Bob Poydasheff, Sr. | McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory". Obituary for Colonel Rt. and Former Mayor Robert "Bob Poydasheff, Sr. | McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory.
- ^ "Honorary Ranger Hall of Fame Inductee: Retired Colonel Robert S. Poydasheff". 75th Ranger Regiment. May 25, 2016. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26. Retrieved December 16, 2018 – via Facebook.