Elliot Schewel
American businessman and politician (1924–2019)
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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]
Preceded byRobert S. Burruss Jr.
Succeeded byStephen Newman
BornElliot Sidney Schewel
June 20, 1924
June 20, 1924
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 15, 2019 (aged 95)
Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Elliot Schewel | |
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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 |
