Ralph Haben, Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Dies at 84

Ralph Haben, Former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, Dies at 84

Ralph Harris Haben, Jr., former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 84. Ralph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and survivor of more adventures than most people would knowingly sign up for. Born on November 25, 1941, Ralph grew up in Palmetto, Florida, a community he would proudly represent throughout much of his life. He developed his lifelong sweet tooth wh…