Walter Wallace Sackett Jr.

Walter Wallace Sackett Jr. (November 20, 1905[1] – October 5, 1985) was an American politician and physician.[1][2][3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 110th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5]

Walter Wallace Sackett Jr.
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the 110th district
In office
November 7, 1972 – November 2, 1976
Preceded byCarey Matthews
Succeeded byRoberta Fox
Personal details
Born(1905-11-20)November 20, 1905
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedOctober 5, 1985(1985-10-05) (aged 79)
Political partyDemocratic
Republican
Spouse(s)Sophia Sackett[1]
Alma materUniversity of Miami
OccupationPhysician

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut.[1] Sackett attended at the University of Miami, where he later graduated.[1] He then attended at the University of Chicago and Rush Medical College, where Sackett earned his medical degree.[1] He moved to Coral Gables, Florida in 1941, in which Sackett served his medical practice, with also serving as the president for the Dade County Medical Association.[1]

In 1972, Sackett won the election for the 110th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5] He succeeded politician, Carey Matthews.[5] In 1976, Sackett was succeeded by Roberta Fox for the 110th district.[5] He became a Republican member in the 1970s.[1]

Sackett died in October 1985 in his sleep, at the age of 79.[1] According to his obituary, he was called as politician and dictator of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler for which his wife stated it.[1]

References
  1. United Press International (October 7, 1985). "Dr. Walter Sackett, former state legislator". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. p. 23. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "An old women writes to Sackett in despair: "What about us who are suffering unbearable pain?" She sees one solution but fears she has neither the courage nor the cruelty for suicide". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. May 7, 1972. p. 229. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "William Buckley: Should any doctor be authorized to give a patient the right to die?". The Santa Fe New Mexican. Santa Fe, New Mexico. August 21, 1972. p. 6. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Death With Dignity Measure Gains Support". Barre Montpelier Times Argus. Barre, Vermont. October 12, 1971. p. 3. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on April 21, 2022. Retrieved April 21, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.


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