Roman Gribbs

Roman Stanley Gribbs (December 29, 1925 – April 5, 2016) was an American politician. He was the Mayor of Detroit from 1970 to 1974.[1] Later, Gribbs served as a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.[2]

Roman Gribbs
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65th Mayor of Detroit, Michigan
In office
January 6, 1970 – January 1, 1974
Preceded byJerome Cavanagh
Succeeded byColeman Young
Wayne County Sheriff
In office
1968–1969
Preceded byPeter L. Buback
Succeeded byWilliam Lucas (Michigan)
Personal details
Born
Roman Stanley Gribbs

(1925-12-29)December 29, 1925
Detroit, Michigan
DiedApril 5, 2016(2016-04-05) (aged 90)
Northville, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Katherine Stratis (1), married 1954-1982 Leola Young Barr (2), since 1990.
Children5
Alma materUniversity of Detroit
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1944-1948
Battles/warsWorld War II

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