Lynn Schindler

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

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

Education

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

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.[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

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
  1. "Ellen SCHINDLER Obituary - Spokane, WA | Spokesman-Review". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2019-12-24.
  2. "Lynn Schindler's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
  3. "Lynn Schindler". leg.wa.gov. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  4. 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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