Richard H. Wasai


Richard Hidenori Wasai was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.

Life and career

Wasai was born in Lahaina, Territory of Hawaii, the son of Shindo and Shu Wassi. He served in the armed forces during the Korean War. After his discharge, he attended the University of Miami, earning his BA degree in 1958, which after earning his degree, he worked as a schoolteacher.
Wasai served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.

Death

Wasai died on October 24, 2003 of pneumonia in Kaneohe, Hawaii, at the age of 70.