Representative Theodore F. Schmitz View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 12/2/1968
Birth Place: Ossian, Iowa
Birth County: Winneshiek
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
House: 45 (1933)
Home County: Winneshiek
Theodore F. Schmitz
Winneshiek County
Representative from Winneshiek county, was born in Ossian, Iowa, November 4, 1874. Enlisted in the Spanish-American War and received an honorable discharge at the close of the conflict. Since that time he has been editor, publisher and proprietor of the Ossian Bee, a democratic newspaper. On August 22, 1905, he married Miss Marie Louise Broihier of Ossian and they are the parents of one son, Frank A. Mr. Schmitz is a product of the local school and a member of the Catholic church. Serving first term in the legislature. A democrat.