Robert W. Edgar

Robert W. Edgar
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Lawrence Williams
Succeeded by	Curt Weldon
Personal details
Born	Robert William Edgar (1943-05-29)May 29, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died	April 23, 2013(2013-04-23) (aged 69) Annandale, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Annandale, Virginia
Alma mater	Drew University
Occupation	Politician, Administrator, Educator, Chaplain

Robert William "Bob" Edgar (May 29, 1943 – April 23, 2013) was an American politician and administrator from Pennsylvania, and a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania.

Edgar was born on May 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Drew University. Edagr died on April 23, 2013 in his home in Annandale, Virginia from a heart attack, aged 69.^[1][2]

1. ↑ Palmer, Anna (April 23, 2013). "Common Cause president Bob Edgar dies at 69". Politico. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
2. ↑ Fanlund, Paul (April 23, 2013). "Stunning death of Bob Edgar, an American hero". The Capital Times. Retrieved April 23, 2013.