Robert Emmet O'Shaughnessy, Sr. (February 23, 1918 – February 16, 1991) was an American Democratic politician, member of the Ohio Senate, and Funeral Director. A member of a political family, O'Shaughnessy was initially appointed to the Senate to succeed his brother, Jerry O'Shaughnessy, who had died. In 1974, O'Shaughnessy overcame a divisive primary and a challenge by

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Keith McNamara to retain the seat. He subsequently was appointed as Chairman of the Senate Energy Committee. In 1978, O'Shaughnessy faced opposition in

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, a political newcomer. In the end, he lost his seat to Kasich, ending his tenure in the Senate at seven years. After his defeat, he opted to become Clerk of the Senate, however was not chosen.Clerk appointed for Ohio Senate
/ref> Subsequently, he returned to his family

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business in Columbus, Ohio; he had worked as a Funeral Director for over fifty years. He died in 1991, at the age of 72. He is the father of the

Maryellen O'Shaughnessy Maryellen O'Shaughnessy is an American Democratic politician from Columbus, Ohio, and current the Franklin County Clerk of Courts. O'Shaughnessy is serving in her fourth consecutive term. Background O'Shaughnessy is a fifth-generation Centr ...

, Franklin County Clerk of Courts.

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Democratic Party Ohio state senators Politicians from Columbus, Ohio 1918 births 1991 deaths 20th-century American politicians {{Ohio-OHSenate-stub