Richard W. Welden

Richard W. Welden (July 11, 1908 – June 12, 1992) was an American politician.

Richard Welden was born to parents William E. Welden and Bess Wilkinson in Iowa Falls, Iowa, on July 11, 1908. After attending schools in the Iowa Falls Community School District, and graduating in 1925, Richard Welden enrolled at Ellsworth Community College, then transferred to Iowa State University, where he completed a bachelor's degree in 1931. In the midst of World War II, Welden helped build the Alaskan Highway, and during his career in civil engineering, served as president of the Associated General Contractors of Iowa. Both AGC–Iowa and the American Society of Civil Engineers elevated Welden to life member status.