| Lynn Schindler | |
| State House: | Washington |
| District: | 4th, Position 2 |
| Term Start: | June 1, 1998 |
| Term End: | January 12, 2009 |
| Predecessor: | Mark Sterk |
| Successor: | Matt Shea |
| Birth Name: | Ellen Maureen Dunphy |
| Birth Date: | 18 August 1944 |
| Birth Place: | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Death Place: | Spokane Valley, Washington |
| Alma Mater: | Marquette University |
| Party: | Republican |
| Spouse: | Jim Schindler |
| Children: | 10 |
Ellen Maureen "Lynn" Schindler[1] (August 18, 1944 – December 4, 2018) was an American politician from Washington. Schindler was a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives from District 4 from 1998 to 2009.
On August 18, 1944, Schindler was born as Ellen Maureen Dunphy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Schindler's parents were Ellen and Ward Dunphy.
In 1966, Schindler earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Marquette University.
As a businesswoman, Schindler was a co-owner of Schindler Electric Supply Co. Schindler was involved in commercial and investment properties with her husband.
In June 1998, Schindler was appointed as a member of Washington House of Representatives for District 4.[2] [3] [4]
On November 3, 1998, Schindler won the election and continued serving as a Republican member of Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated John G. Kallas with 55.83% of the votes.[5] [4]
On November 7, 2000, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated John G. Kallas with 60.30% of the votes.[6]
On November 5, 2002, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election unopposed and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2.[7]
On November 2, 2004, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated Ed Foote with 65.85% of the votes.[8]
On November 7, 2006, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2. Schindler defeated Ed Foote with 65.05% of the votes.[9]
Schindler was married to Jim Schindler. They had ten children. In 1995, Schindler's son Patrick died in a car accident. On December 4, 2018, Schindler died in Spokane Valley, Washington. Schindler is interred at St. Michael Cemetery.[10] [11] [4]