Gale Schisler
American politician
Darwin Gale Schisler (March 2, 1933 – February 2, 2020) was an American former teacher and politician. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois's 19th congressional district and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 46th district and later the 48th district.[1]
Gale Schisler | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 19th district | |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | Robert T. McLoskey |
Succeeded by | Tom Railsback |
Personal details | |
Born | Darwin Gale Schisler March 2, 1933 Knox County, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | February 2, 2020 Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | (aged 86)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn Schisler (née Cochran) |
Children | Three |
Residence | London Mills, Illinois |
Alma mater | Western Illinois University Northeast Missouri State College |
Profession | Educator |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1952-1955 |
Schisler died on February 2, 2020, in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 86.[2]