Robert William "Bob" Neuenschwander (/nəhwənswɑːndər/; newenswander July 4, 1948 – April 13, 2022) was an American businessman and politician. He served as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives between 1983 and 1991 for the Democratic Party.[1]
Bob Neuenschwander | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1983 | |
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for Itasca County and Koochiching County | |
| In office January 4, 1983 – January 7, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Irv Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Irv Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert William Neuenschwander July 4, 1948 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dale Neuenschwander
(m. 1969; div. 1978)Kathy Goodall
(m. 1996) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | International Falls, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | Orr High School (Minnesota) |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
Early life and education
editNeuenschwander was born July 4, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles (1920-2005) and Mildred Neuenschwander.[2] He had one brother Charles Roy Neuenschwander. His great-grandfather, Gottfried Neuenschwander, emigrated to the United States from Switzerland in 1884 aged 10.[3][4]
Career
editHe served in the United States Air Force from 1969 to 1974. Neuenschwander went to Bemidji State University and was a businessman who owned a taxidermy business and gift shop: Border Bob's.
Politics
editHe served as a Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for four terms from January 4, 1983, through January 7, 1991.
Personal life
editNeuenschwander was married twice. In 1969 he married Dale Neuenschwander with whom he had one son; Robb. With his second wife whom he married on December 31, 1996, he had another son; Zach Herbert. Neuenschwander died in International Falls, Minnesota after being ill for a long time.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Neuenschwander, Robert "Bob" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
- ^ United States Genealogy Bank, 1980-2014
- ^ United States Germans to America Index, 1850-1897
- ^ U.S. Census, 1920, 1930 (Wisconsin)
- ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Bob Neuenschwander
- ^ Robert William Neuenschwander-obituary
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