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Former Florida House Speaker Ralph Haben dies at 84
Former Florida House Speaker Ralph Haben died June 13. He was 84. He was known for his political skill -- and several near-death experiences.
Former Florida House Speaker Ralph Haben, a hard‑charging Democrat whose dealmaking and command of procedure made him one of the Capitol’s most formidable figures of the early 1980s, died in Tallahassee June 13. He was 84.
According to an obituary posted online , he grew up in Palmetto, where he developed a "lifelong sweet tooth" working his first job at The Dairy Bar, his family’s diner and ice cream shop. He went on to attend The Citadel, then earned degrees from the University of Florida and Cumberland School of Law.
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