Robert T. Secrest

Robert Thompson Secrest (January 22, 1904, near Senecaville, Ohio – May 15, 1994, in Cambridge, Ohio) was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.

Bob Secrest
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 15th district
In office
March 4, 1933  August 3, 1942
Preceded byC. Ellis Moore
Succeeded byPercy W. Griffiths
In office
January 3, 1949  September 26, 1954
Preceded byPercy W. Griffiths
Succeeded byJohn E. Henderson
In office
January 3, 1963  December 30, 1966
Preceded byTom V. Moorehead
Succeeded byChalmers P. Wylie
Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 20th district
In office
January 3, 1969-December 31, 1976
Preceded byTom V. Moorehead
Succeeded bySam Speck
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
1931-1932
Personal details
Born(1904-01-22)January 22, 1904
Senecaville, Ohio
DiedMay 15, 1994(1994-05-15) (aged 90)
Cambridge, Ohio
Resting placeSenacaville Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materMuskingum College
Columbia University
British School of Civil Affairs
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Navy
Years of service1942 - 1946
RankCommander
Battles/warsWorld War II
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