Donald Kenneth Sundquist was the 47th Governor of Tennessee from 1995 until 2003.

Prior to becoming governor, he served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Tennessee’s 7th congressional district from 1983 to 1995. He was a Republican.

Sundquist was appointed chair of a national council to improve Medicaid in July 2005. Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services, appointed the group. In 2008, he was the state vice-chair of John McCain’s presidential campaign.

Sundquist became a lobbyist after leaving office, working for the business he co-founded, Sundquist Anthony, which is now known as the Sundquist Group.

Don Sundquist wife: Meet Martha Sundquist

Sundquist married Martha Swanson in 1959. They had three children.

Don Sundquist passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, following surgery and a short illness. He was 87 years old.

He is survived by former First Lady Martha Sundquist, his wife of 64 years, and their children: Andrea, Tania (David), and Deke; and beloved granddaughters: Gabby (Markos), and Alex.

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