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Gene Damschroder
View on WikipediaEugene E. "Gene" Damschroder (January 14, 1922 – June 8, 2008) was an American politician and aviator. He was member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1973 to 1983. He was a member of the Republican Party.
Key Information
Damschroder flew seaplanes for the U.S. Navy during World War II.[1]
Damschroder was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1972, representing Fremont in the 85th District from 1973 to 1983.[2][3]
Damschroder tried to regain his seat, now the 81st District, in Republican primary elections in 2002 and 2008.[1]
On June 8, 2008, Damschroder was killed when the single engine Cessna aircraft he was flying crashed with five other persons on board.[3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Troy, Tom (January 21, 2008). "Damschroder enters fray; former politician tries to reclaim District 81 seat". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Democrats Control Ohio House By Margin Of 58 to 41". The Journal Tribune. November 10, 1972.
Gene Damschroder, R, Fremont, elected 86.
- ^ a b "Ohio plane crash kills 6". CNN. June 8, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
- ^ "Ohio plane crash kills 6, including ex-legislator". Associated Press. June 8, 2008. Archived from the original on June 12, 2008. Retrieved 2008-06-08.
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