Robert E. Schaefer

Robert E. Schaefer
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 11, seat A district
In office
December 1, 1984 – December 1, 2002
Preceded byCarroll W. Dean
Succeeded byKathy Skippen
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
from the District 12, seat A district
In office
December 1, 2002 – December 1, 2012
Preceded byDolores Crow
Succeeded byRobert Anderst
Personal details
Born(1936-07-21)July 21, 1936
Nampa, Idaho
DiedOctober 29, 2019(2019-10-29) (aged 83)
Nampa, Idaho
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBetty Schaefer
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Idaho
OccupationArchitect
Other namesBob Schaefer, Robert Ernest Schaefer
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Air Force
Years of service1957-1961

Robert E. Schaefer, Sr. is a former American architect and politician from Idaho. Schaefer is a former Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives.

Early life

On 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

In 1967, Schaefer earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from University of Idaho.[1]

Career

In 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 6, 1984, Schaefer first won election against Democrat Frank McKeever and became a Republican member of Idaho House of Representatives, representing District 11.[3]

On November 5, 1996, Schaefer was reelected unopposed for District 11, seat A.[4] 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.[5] On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent, Schaefer won the election unopposed and continued serving District 11, seat A.votes.[6][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.[7] On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent, Schaefer won the election unopposed and continued serving District 12, seat A.[8] 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.[9][10][11][1]

Personal life

On 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][12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Robert Schaefer, Sr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Robert Ernest Schaefer, July 21, 1936 ~ October 29, 2019 (age 83)". alsippersons.com. 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  3. ^ "Lewiston Morning Tribune November 8, 1984". sos.idaho.gov. November 8, 1984. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 1996". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 1996. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  5. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 3, 1998". sos.idaho.gov. November 3, 1998. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  6. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 7, 2000". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2000. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  7. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 5, 2002". sos.idaho.gov. November 5, 2002. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  8. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 2, 2004". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2004. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  9. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 7, 2006". sos.idaho.gov. November 7, 2006. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  10. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 4, 2008". sos.idaho.gov. November 4, 2008. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  11. ^ "Idaho General Election Results November 2, 2010". sos.idaho.gov. November 2, 2010. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  12. ^ "Longtime Idaho Lawmaker Robert Schaefer Dies at 83". usnews.com. October 31, 2019. Retrieved August 4, 2020.