Gene Damschroder

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Gene Damschroder
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
from the 86th district
In office
1973 – 1983
Political party Republican
Residence Fremont, Ohio
Occupation Charter pilot, Flight instructor
Military service
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Navy

Gene Damschroder, Sr. (died 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.

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 86th 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]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Troy, Tom. "Damschroder enters fray; former politician tries to reclaim District 81 seat", The Toledo Blade, January 21, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 
  2. ^ "Democrats Control Ohio House By Margin Of 58 to 41", The Journal Tribune, November 10, 1972. "Gene Damschroder, R, Fremont, elected 86." 
  3. ^ a b "Ohio plane crash kills 6", CNN, June 8, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 
  4. ^ "Ohio plane crash kills 6, including ex-legislator", Associated Press, June 8, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-06-08. 
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