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
Member of the Washington House of Representatives
from the 4th, Position 2 district
In office
June 1, 1998 – January 12, 2009
Preceded byMark Sterk
Succeeded byMatt Shea
Personal details
Born
Ellen Maureen Dunphy

(1944-08-18)August 18, 1944
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DiedDecember 4, 2018(2018-12-04) (aged 74)
Spokane Valley, Washington
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJim Schindler
Children10
Alma materMarquette University

Early life

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On August 18, 1944, Schindler was born as Ellen Maureen Dunphy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schindler's parents were Ellen and Ward Dunphy.[2]

Education

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In 1966, Schindler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Marquette University.[3][2]

Career

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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]

Personal life

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Ellen SCHINDLER Obituary - Spokane, WA | Spokesman-Review". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Lynn Schindler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Lynn Schindler". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Nance, Robyn (December 7, 2018). "Former State Rep. Lynn Schindler Died". kxly.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.(archived)
  5. ^ "Padden saddened to learn of passing of former 4th District Rep. Lynn Schindler". wastateleg.org. December 6, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2021.(archived)
  6. ^ "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 3, 1998. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2000. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  8. ^ "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 5, 2002. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  9. ^ "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 2, 2004. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  10. ^ "WA State House District 4 Seat 2". ourcampaigns.com. November 7, 2006. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Camden, Jim (December 6, 2018). "Former lawmaker Lynn Schindler remembered for strong values". spokesman.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.(archived)
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