Robert E. Schaefer, Sr. is a former American architect and politician from Idaho. Schaefer is a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives.
Robert E. Schaefer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 11, seat A district | |
| In office December 1, 1996 – December 1, 2002 | |
| Succeeded by | Kathy Skippen |
| Member of the Idaho House of Representatives from the District 12, seat A district | |
| In office December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Dolores Crow |
| Succeeded by | Robert Anderst |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 21, 1936 Nampa, Idaho |
| Died | October 29, 2019 (aged 83) Nampa, Idaho |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Betty Schaefer |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Idaho |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Other names | Bob Schaefer, Robert Ernest Schaefer |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1957-1961 |
Early life
editOn July 21, 1936, Schaefer was born as Robert Ernest Schaefer in Nampa, Idaho. Schaefer's father was Bill Schaefer and his mother was Mildred Schaefer. In 1954, Schaefer graduated from Nampa High School.[1][2]
Education
editIn 1967, Schaefer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from University of Idaho.[1]
Career
editIn 1957, Schaefer served in the United States Air Force, until 1961.[1]
In 1978, Schaefer started an architect firm.
In 1979, Schaefer served as a member on the Nampa School Board, until 1980.[1]
On November 5, 1996, Schaefer won the election unopposed and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 11, seat A.[3] On November 3, 1998, as an incumbent, Schaefer won the election and continued serving District 11, seat A. Schaefer defeated Maureen O'Donnell with 68.6% of the votes.[4] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Schaefer won the election unopposed and continued serving District 11, seat A.votes.[5][1]
On November 5, 2002, Schaefer won the election and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives for District 12, seat A. Schaefer defeated Jay Riddle with 76.7% of the votes.[6] On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent, Schaefer won the election unopposed and continued serving District 12, seat A.[7] On November 7, 2006, November 4, 2008, and November 2, 2010, as an incumbent Schaefer won the elections and continued serving District 12, seat A.[8][9][10][1]
Personal life
editOn September 12, 1965, Schaefer married Betty Seitz. They have two children.[1][2]
On October 29, 2019, Schaefer died from prostate cancer in Nampa, Idaho.[2][11]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Robert Schaefer, Sr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Robert Ernest Schaefer, July 21, 1936 ~ October 29, 2019 (age 83)". alsippersons.com. 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 1996. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 7, 2000". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2000. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 2002". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 2002. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 2, 2004". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 7, 2006". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 4, 2008". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 2, 2010". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Longtime Idaho Lawmaker Robert Schaefer Dies at 83". usnews.com. October 31, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2020.