Richard H. Wasai | |
|---|---|
 Wasai in 1970 | |
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Hidenori Wasai December 8, 1932 Lahaina, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 2003 (aged 70) Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Richard Hidenori Wasai (December 8, 1932 – October 24, 2003) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Wasai was born in Lahaina, Territory of Hawaii, the son of Shindo and Shu Wassi.[2] He served in the armed forces during the Korean War.[3] After his discharge, he attended the University of Miami, earning his BA degree in 1958, which after earning his degree, he worked as a schoolteacher.[4]
Wasai served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.[1]
Death
[edit]Wasai died on October 24, 2003 of pneumonia in Kaneohe, Hawaii, at the age of 70.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "State of Hawaii: House of Representatives (50th Anniversary of Statehood: August 21, 1959 to 2009)" (PDF). Hawaii State Legislature. 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Richard Hidenore Wassi". 1950 United States Federal Census. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Ancestry.com.
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- ^ "Richard Hidenosi Wasai". U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, 1948-1959. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "Teacher files for seat in State House". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Honolulu, Hawaii. September 5, 1968. p. 31. Retrieved November 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Essoyan, Susan (October 29, 2003). "Teacher and legislator helped save sign-waving". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ^ "Richard H. Wasai". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014. Retrieved July 18, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
