Richard S. Gebelein
Richard S. Gebelein | |
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Judge Richard S. Gebelein | |
| International Judge on the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina | |
| In office 2005–2006 | |
| Appointed by | Paddy Ashdown |
| Judge of the Delaware Superior Court | |
| In office October 5, 1984 – August 31, 2005 | |
| Appointed by | Pete du Pont |
| 40th Attorney General of Delaware | |
| In office January 16, 1979 – January 18, 1983 | |
| Governor | Pete du Pont |
| Preceded by | Richard R. Wier Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Charles Oberly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1946 Darby, Pennsylvania |
| Died | December 22, 2021 (aged 75) Wilmington, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh (BS) Villanova University (JD) |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Commendation Medal Achievement Medal |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Delaware Army National Guard |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Operation Enduring Freedom War in Afghanistan |
Richard Stephen Gebelein (June 8, 1946 – December 22, 2021) was an American politician and jurist who served as the Attorney General of Delaware from 1979 through 1983, as a judge on the Delaware Superior Court from 1984 through 2005, and as an international judge in the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was a member of the Republican Party.