Senator Jack Schroeder View All Years

Compiled Historical Information

Date of Death: 12/19/2017

Birth Place: Davenport, Iowa

Birth County: Scott

Party Affiliation: Republican

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 56 (1955) - 61 (1965)

House: 54 (1951) - 55 (1953)

Home County: Scott

Jack Schroeder

Scott County

Davenport Republican 17th Senatorial District Scott County. Born in Davenport, Iowa, Aug. 21, 1925, son of Walter and Flora Schroeder. Educated in the public schools of Davenport, and attended St. Ambrose College in Davenport. A graduate of the law school at Drake University. Practices law as a partner in the firm of Filseth and Schroeder. Vice president and general counsel, General Life of Iowa. Married and the father of two children: Sandra and Walter. Served in the U.S. Navy Air Forces for three and one-half years. Member of the Masonic Lodge, Zerapath Consistory, Kaaba Shrine, Davenport Junior Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity, American Legion, and a member of the Lutheran Church. Served two terms in Iowa house of representatives. Now serving fifth session in the senate. Majority leader of senate in 58th General Assembly.

Senate District 17