Wayne Schreurs
Wayne Schreurs | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 24th district | |
| In office January 24, 1969 – January 5, 1971 | |
| Preceded by | Stanley Matzke |
| Succeeded by | Walter Epke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 17, 1928 |
| Died | November 1, 2020 (aged 92) |
| Spouse |
Catha Nora Rhoads (m. 1948) |
| Children | 3 (Greg, Les, Ann) |
| Education | Evangelical Theological Seminary Westmar College Concordia Teachers College |
| Occupation | Teacher, minister |
Wayne Leroy Schreurs (August 17, 1928 – November 1, 2020) was an American politician from Nebraska who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature from the 24th district from 1969 to 1971.
Early life
Schreurs was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1928, and graduated from Lincoln High School.[1] He graduated from Westmar College and the Evangelical Theological Seminary, and attended Concordia Teachers College.[1] Schreurs was a minister in the Evangelical United Brethren Church, and was at churches in Geneva, Norfolk, and Seward.[1] He began teaching at Seward High School in 1966, and taught courses in government and psychology.[2]
Nebraska Legislature
On January 19, 1969, State Senator Stanley Matzke, who represented the 24th district, died,[3] and Governor Norbert Tiemann appointed Schreurs to serve out the remaining two years of Matzke's term.[2]
Schreurs ran for a full term in 1970.[4] He was challenged by businessman Walter Epke;[5] Ted Otto, the former state director of the National Farmers Union;[6] and York County Commissioner Manford Ekart.[7] Schreurs placed second in the primary election, winning 30 percent of the vote to Epke's 39 percent.[8] Epke and Schreurs advanced to the general election,[9] where Epke narrowly defeated Schreurs, winning 51 percent of the vote to Schreurs's 49 percent.[8][10]
Death
Schreurs died on November 1, 2020.[11]
References
- 1 2 3 Nebraska Blue Book 1968 (PDF). Nebraska Legislative Council. 1969. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- 1 2 "Tiemann Appoints Schreurs". Fremont Tribune. January 24, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Veteran Sen. Stanley Matzke Dies". Lincoln Evening Journal. January 20, 1969. p. 6. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Schreurs Files For Full Term". Lincoln Evening Journal. January 23, 1970. p. 9. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Walter H. Epke Files For State Senator In 24th". York News-Times. March 11, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ted Otte Will Enter Political Arena As Legislative Candidate". York Daily News-Times. January 29, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ekart Re-Enters Political Scene As Candidate For Legislature". York Daily News-Times. February 18, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 Marsh, Frank (1970). Official Report of the Board of State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska, Primary Election, May 12, 1970, General Election, November 3, 1970 (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Incumbent Senators Roughed by Voters". Omaha World-Herald. May 13, 1970. p. 78. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Epke's Final Margin 210". York Daily News-Times. November 11, 1970. p. 1. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Wayne Leroy Schreurs". Lincoln Journal Star. November 15, 2020. p. B6. Retrieved April 26, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.