Robert William "Bob" Neuenschwander (; July 4, 1948 – April 13, 2022) was an American businessman and politician. He served as a member of the

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between 1983 to 1991 for the

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Early life and education

Neuenschwander was born July 4, 1948, in

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, to Charles (1920-2005) and Mildred Neuenschwander. He had one brother Charles Roy Neuenschwander. His great-grandfather, Gottfried Neuenschwander, emigrated to the United States from Switzerland in 1884 aged 10.

Career

He served in the

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from 1969 to 1974. Neuenschwander went to

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and was a businessman who owned a taxidermy business and gift shop: ''Border Bob's''.

Politics

He served as a Democratic member of the

for three terms from March 1, 1984, through July 1, 1991.

Personal life

Neuenschwander was married twice. In 1969 he married Dale Neuenschwander with whom he had one son; Robb. With his second wife whom he married on December 31, 1996, he had another son; Zach Herbert. Neuenschwander died in International Falls, Minnesota after being ill for a long time.Robert William Neuenschwander-obituary
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