Leonard W. Schuetz

Leonard William Schuetz (November 16, 1887 – February 13, 1944) was a U.S. representative from Illinois.

Preceded byM. Alfred Michaelson

Succeeded byWilliam W. Link

Born(1887-11-16)November 16, 1887

Posen, Germany

DiedFebruary 13, 1944(1944-02-13) (aged 56)

Washington, D.C., U.S.

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Leonard W. Schuetz
Frontispiece of 1946's Leonard William Schuetz, Late a Representative
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 7th district
In office March 4, 1931 – February 13, 1944
Preceded by	M. Alfred Michaelson
Succeeded by	William W. Link
Personal details
Born	(1887-11-16)November 16, 1887 Posen, Germany
Died	February 13, 1944(1944-02-13) (aged 56) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Party	Democratic

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Schuetz was born in Posen, Germany (later Poland), November 16, 1887. In 1888 he immigrated to the United States with his father, who settled in Chicago, Illinois. He attended the public schools, Lane Technical High School, and Bryant and Stratton Business College, Chicago, Illinois. He engaged as a stenographer and secretary until 1906, when he became associated with Swift &amp. Co. in an executive capacity. Organized the Schuetz Construction Co. in 1923 and served as its president and treasurer.

Schuetz was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-second and to the six succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1931, until his death in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 1944. He was interred in St. Adabert's Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.