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 (1944-08-18)August 18, 1944 Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Died | December 4, 2018(2018-12-04) (aged 74) Spokane Valley, Washington |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jim Schindler |
Children | 10 |
Alma mater | Marquette University |
Ellen Maureen "Lynn" Schindler (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.
Early life
On August 18, 1944, Schindler was born as Ellen Maureen Dunphy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schindler's parents were Ellen and Ward Dunphy.
Education
In 1966, Schindler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Marquette University.
Career
As a businesswoman, Schindler was a co-owner of Schindler Electric Supply Co. Schindler was involved in commercial and investment properties with her husband.
In June 1998, Schindler was appointed as a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 4.
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.
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.
On November 5, 2002, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election unopposed and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2.
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.
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.
Personal life
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.
References
- "Ellen SCHINDLER Obituary - Spokane, WA | Spokesman-Review". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
- ^ "Lynn Schindler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
- ^ "Lynn Schindler". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Nance, Robyn (December 7, 2018). "Former State Rep. Lynn Schindler Died". kxly.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.(archived)
- "Padden saddened to learn of passing of former 4th District Rep. Lynn Schindler". wastateleg.org. December 6, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2021.(archived)
- "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2000. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- Camden, Jim (December 6, 2018). "Former lawmaker Lynn Schindler remembered for strong values". spokesman.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.(archived)
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Categories:- 1944 births
- 2018 deaths
- Politicians from Milwaukee
- Marquette University alumni
- Businesspeople from Washington (state)
- Women state legislators in Washington (state)
- Republican Party members of the Washington House of Representatives
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- 20th-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- 21st-century members of the Washington State Legislature
- 20th-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American women politicians