Ray H. Schoonover

Ray H. Schoonover (June 9, 1896 November 4, 1966) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Schoonover went to the public schools in Monticello, Green County, Wisconsin. He then served in the United States Army during World War I. Schoonover was in the automobile, real estate, and insurance businesses in Monroe, Wisconsin. Schoonover served as under-sheriff and sheriff of Green County, Wisconsin and was a Republican. He also served on the Green County Board of Supervisors and was the assistant coroner. In 1946, Schoonover served in the Wisconsin State Assembly. From 1953 to 1961, Schoonover serves as United States marshal for the United States District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin. Schoonover died in Madison, Wisconsin as a result of a stroke.[1][2]

Notes

  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1948,' Biographical Sketch of Ray H. Schoonoer, pg. 50
  2. 'Ray H. Schoonover, 70, Retired U.S. Marshal, Dies,' Wisconsin State Journal, November 5, 1966, section 2, pg. 3


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