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Myrl Shoemaker

1913 – 1985

American politician

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About Myrl Shoemaker

Lived 1913 – 1985 (aged 72). Myrl Shoemaker was an American politician.

Myrl Howard Shoemaker (April 14, 1913 – July 30, 1985) was an American politician of the Democratic party who served as the 57th lieutenant governor of Ohio from 1983 until his death in 1985.

Career Shoemaker served for 24 years in the Ohio House of Representatives before being elected lieutenant governor in 1982 as running mate of Dick Celeste. Celeste's choice of Shoemaker for Lieutenant Governor was pivotal for him to receive downstate support in the election to offset the political support of his opponent, U.S. Rep. Clarence J. "Bud" Brown Jr. Wags claimed that if elected, Celeste would be the Governor above Interstate 70 and Shoemaker would be the Governor below Interstate 70, the highway that bisects Ohio.

During his term as lieutenant governor, Shoemaker also served as director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Shoemaker was the first lieutenant governor in the United States to serve simultaneously in a governor's cabinet as the head of a state department. He stepped down from the cabinet post on July 1, 1985, due to health problems.

Death and legacy Shoemaker died of cancer in 1985 while serving as lieutenant governor. He had been confined to his home in Bourneville for several months.

His son Mike Shoemaker succeeded him in the state house, and went on to serve in the Ohio State Senate

The Convocation center on the campus of the University of Cincinnati bears his name. The main arena has been sponsored by Fifth Third Bank since 2005, and is legally named "Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center".

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Ohio state representative
Also known as
Myrl Howard Shoemaker, Myrl H. Shoemaker

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Myrl Shoemaker?

American politician

When was Myrl Shoemaker born?

Myrl Shoemaker was born on 14 April 1913 in Chillicothe.

When did Myrl Shoemaker die?

Myrl Shoemaker died on 30 July 1985 in Bourneville.

What was Myrl Shoemaker's occupation?

Myrl Shoemaker was a politician.

What nationality was Myrl Shoemaker?

Myrl Shoemaker was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Myrl Shoemaker

· Wikidata: Q6948308

· DBpedia: Myrl Shoemaker

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