Senator Erwin A. Schoening View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 8/6/1980
Birth Place: Bryant, Iowa
Birth County: Clinton
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 55 (1953)
Home County: Clinton
Erwin A. Schoening
Clinton County
Bryant Republican 22nd Senatorial District, Clinton County Born on a farm near Bryant, Iowa, October 16, 1896. Received education in public schools in Clinton County. Married Ella Diercks of Mason City, Iowa, February 9, 1921. Four children, Marjorie, Shirley, Audrey and Lee. Farm owner and actively engaged in farming and cattle feeding. Has served as member of local school board, board of township trustees, board of County Supervisors, County Board of Assessment and Review, and County Board of Social Welfare. Served with 2nd Division A.E.F. in World War I, Legionnaire, 40 & 8 member, 32nd Degree Mason, and member of Mystic Shrine. Member of the Presbyterian Church.