Stan Schellpeper
Stan Schellpeper | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 18th district | |
| In office January 7, 1987 – April 4, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Chronister |
| Succeeded by | Bob Dickey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1934 Hoskins, Nebraska |
| Died | April 4, 1999 (aged 65) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Faye Wiedeman (m. 1957) |
| Children | 3 (Jeffrey, Thomas, Nancy) |
| Occupation | Farmer, livestock feeder |
Stan Schellpeper (January 27, 1934 – April 4, 1999) was a Democratic politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 18th district from 1987 until his death in 1999.
Early life
[edit]Schellpeper was born in Hoskins, Nebraska, in 1934, and graduated from Stanton High School.[1] He worked as a farmer and livestock feeder, and served on the Stanton County Fair Board,[1] as well as the Nebraska State Fair Board.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
[edit]In 1986, State Senator Harry Chronister declined to seek re-election, and Schellpeper ran to succeed him in the 18th district, which included Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, and Stanton counties.[2] In the nonpartisan primary, Schellpeper ran against insurance salesman Roger Reininger and farmer Clinton Grunke.[3] Schellpeper placed first in the primary by a wide margin, winning 57 percent of the vote to Reininger's 28 percent and Grunke's 15 percent.[4] Schellpeper won the general election in a landslide, winning 70–30 percent.[4]
Schellpeper ran for re-election in 1990,[5] and was challenged by Roland Langemeier, the former president of the Schuyler Chamber of Commerce, and Lawrence Marvin, a former high school teacher and forklift operator.[6] Schellpeper placed first in the primary, receiving 62 percent of the vote, and advanced to the general election with Langemeier, who placed second with 32 percent.[7][8] In the general election, Schellpeper defeated Langemeier, receiving 59 percent of the vote to Langemeier's 41 percent.[7]
In 1994, Schellpeper sought a third term, and was challenged by Gail Axen, a minister.[9] In the primary election, Schellpeper won 76 percent of the vote to Axen's 24 percent,[10] and they advanced to the general election,[9] where Schellpeper won re-election with 81 percent of the vote.[10]
Schellpeper won re-election in 1998 without opposition.[11][12]
Death
[edit]Schellpeper died on April 4, 1999.[13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Lewis, Michael R., ed. (2001). Nebraska Blue Book 1998-99 (PDF). Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- 1 2 "Stan Schellpeper to seek Chronister seat in Legislature". Lincoln Journal. March 10, 1986. p. 8. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Three candidates seeking seat in Legislative District 18". Columbus Telegram. May 6, 1986. p. 6C. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1986). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 13, 1986, General Election, November 4, 1986 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Most state office holders file again". Beatrice Daily Sun. March 2, 1990. p. A-8. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Thomas, Steve (April 20, 1990). "18th District Hopefuls Stress Leadership". Omaha World-Herald. p. 21. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1990). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 15, 1990, General Election, November 6, 1990 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Theisen faces Pokorny; Blum unseats Kruse". Schuyler Sun. May 17, 1990. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Boellstorff, Leslie (May 11, 1994). "Legislator, Challenger Look Ahead". Omaha World-Herald. p. 44. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Beermann, Allen J. (1994). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 10, 1994, General Election, November 8, 1994 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Slate not crowded for Tuesday primary election". Osmond Republican. May 6, 1998. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Moore, Scott (1998). Official Report of the Nebraska State Canvassing Board, Primary Election, May 12, 1998, General Election, November 3, 1998 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
- ↑ Von Kampen, Todd (April 5, 1999). "Sen. Schellpeper Collapses, Dies". Omaha World-Herald. p. 1. Retrieved April 6, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.