Lynn Schindler

Ellen Maureen "Lynn" Schindler (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.

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.

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.

On November 5, 2002, as an incumbent. Schindler won the election unopposed and continued serving Washington House of Representatives for District 4, Position 2.

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.

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.

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.