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Elliot Schewel | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1988 | |
| Member of the Virginia Senate from the 23rd district | |
| In office January 14, 1976 – January 10, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Burruss Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Stephen Newman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elliot Sidney Schewel June 20, 1924 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | December 15, 2019 (aged 95) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Rosel Hoffberger
(m. 1949; died 2017) |
| Children | 3, including Michael |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Elliot Sidney Schewel (June 20, 1924 – December 15, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served for two decades as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing his native Lynchburg.[1] He also worked at Schewel Furniture, a Lynchburg-based furniture retail company founded by his grandfather, for over fifty years.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Schewel, Elliot". The News & Advance. December 18, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ↑ Saunders, Tim (December 18, 2019). "Longtime political leader, philanthropist Elliot Schewel dies at age 95". WDBJ. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
- ↑ Poole, David M. (1995-12-23). "POLITICS OUT; TIME FOR TROPICS". Roanoke Times. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
External links
[edit]- Elliot Schewel at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
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