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American politician from Washington From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ellen Maureen "Lynn" Schindler[1] (August 18, 1944 – December 4, 2018) was an American politician from Washington. Schindler was a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from District 4 from 1998 to 2009.
Lynn Schindler | |
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Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 4th, Position 2 district | |
In office June 1, 1998 – January 12, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Mark Sterk |
Succeeded by | Matt Shea |
Personal details | |
Born | Ellen Maureen Dunphy August 18, 1944 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Died | December 4, 2018 74) Spokane Valley, Washington | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jim Schindler |
Children | 10 |
Alma mater | Marquette University |
On August 18, 1944, Schindler was born as Ellen Maureen Dunphy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schindler's parents were Ellen and Ward Dunphy.[2]
In 1966, Schindler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Marquette University.[3][2]
As a businesswoman, Schindler was a co-owner of Schindler Electric Supply Co. Schindler was involved in commercial and investment properties with her husband.[4]
In June 1998, Schindler was appointed as a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 4.[3][5][2]
On November 3, 1998, Schindler won the election and continued serving as a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated John G. Kallas with 55.83% of the votes.[6][2]
On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated John G. Kallas with 60.30% of the votes.[7]
On November 5, 2002, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election unopposed and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2.[8]
On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated Ed Foote with 65.85% of the votes.[9]
On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated Ed Foote with 65.05% of the votes.[10]
Schindler was married to Jim Schindler. They had ten children. In 1995, Schindler's son Patrick died in a car accident. On December 4, 2018, Schindler died in Spokane Valley, Washington. Schindler is interred at St. Michael Cemetery.[4][11][2]
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