Ellen Maureen "Lynn" Schindler (August 18, 1944 – December 4, 2018) was an American politician from Washington. Schindler was a Republican member of

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from District 4 from 1998 to 2009.

Early life

On August 18, 1944, Schindler was born as Ellen Maureen Dunphy in

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. Schindler's parents were Ellen and Ward Dunphy.

Education

In 1966, Schindler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from

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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

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. On November 3, 1998, Schindler won the election and continued serving as a Republican member of

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, 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

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, 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

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, Position 2. On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving

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, 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

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, 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

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. Schindler is interred at St. Michael Cemetery.archived
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References

External links

Lynn Schindler at washingtonvotes.org
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