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]

Early life and education

Neuenschwander 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

He 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

He served as a Democratic member of the Minnesota House of Representatives for four terms from January 4, 1983, through January 7, 1991.

Personal life

Neuenschwander 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

  1. ^ "Neuenschwander, Robert "Bob" - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-06-16.
  2. ^ United States Genealogy Bank, 1980-2014
  3. ^ United States Germans to America Index, 1850-1897
  4. ^ U.S. Census, 1920, 1930 (Wisconsin)
  5. ^ Minnesota Legislators: Past & Present-Bob Neuenschwander
  6. ^ Robert William Neuenschwander-obituary