Douglas Bischoff

Douglas G. Bischoff (1926–1991) was a professional optometrist, Republican politician and party worker in Utah. He served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Utah Governor Norman H. Bangerter, after serving as a state senator. He was a leader in the Utah Republican Party, serving as GOP Chairman and chairing Ronald Reagan's presidential campaigns in the state.[1] He was elected to the Utah State Senate three times between 1969 and 1976.[2]

Personal life

Bischoff received his bachelor's degree from the University of Utah. He later received his Doctor of Optometry from Columbia University.[2] He served as an LDS missionary in West Germany.

Bischoff was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), where he served as a member of the high council in the Mt. Olympus North Stake. He was the president of the Switzerland Zurich Mission from 1980 to 1983.[2][3]

Bischoff and his wife, Cohleen Jensen, are the parents of two children.

References

  1. ↑ "Douglas Bischoff Dies, Longtime Worker for GOP". DeseretNews.com. 13 May 1991.
  2. 1 2 3 "Death: Douglas George Bischoff". DeseretNews.com. 1991-05-14. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  3. ↑ "Switzerland Zurich Mission: Presidents". Mission.net. LDS Mission Network. 2005-09-13. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
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