SCHUELLER, Leo - Revision history

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	[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Sept. 20, 1903-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. ~~Schueller~~ served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.		[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Sept. 20, 1903--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. He served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.

	During his term as mayor, the original wooden tower on the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] was removed after it's condition had deteriorated. The [[GROUND OBSERVER CORPS]] saw their daily hours reduced from three to two hours. The [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]] closed. In 1954 pure water in large amounts was located from a test site on [[CITY ISLAND]]. By 1954, the city council had decided against using property at RAFFERTY SLOUGH for the sewage treatment plant in favor of a site further south along CATFISH CREEK. Traffic after [[WORLD WAR II]] was so heavy that tolls were removed on the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]] on December 27, 1954.		During his term as mayor, the original wooden tower on the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] was removed after it's condition had deteriorated. The [[GROUND OBSERVER CORPS]] saw their daily hours reduced from three to two hours. The [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]] closed. In 1954 pure water in large amounts was located from a test site on [[CITY ISLAND]]. By 1954, the city council had decided against using property at [[RAFFERTY SLOUGH]] for the sewage treatment plant in favor of a site further south along [[CATFISH CREEK]]. Traffic after [[WORLD WAR II]] was so heavy that tolls were removed on the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]] on December 27, 1954.

	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)		In 1968 Schueller retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]].

	He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was displayed in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)

			Schueller won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned his position citing age and health.
	[[Image:schueller.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Campaign material. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:schueller.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Campaign material. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2~~) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3~~) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)		In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)

	He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.

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	[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (~~Unknown~~-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.		[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Sept. 20, 1903-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.

	During his term as mayor, the original wooden tower on the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] was removed after it's condition had deteriorated. The [[GROUND OBSERVER CORPS]] saw their daily hours reduced from three to two hours. The [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]] closed. In 1954 pure water in large amounts was located from a test site on [[CITY ISLAND]]. By 1954, the city council had decided against using property at RAFFERTY SLOUGH for the sewage treatment plant in favor of a site further south along CATFISH CREEK. Traffic after [[WORLD WAR II]] was so heavy that tolls were removed on the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]] on December 27, 1954.		During his term as mayor, the original wooden tower on the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] was removed after it's condition had deteriorated. The [[GROUND OBSERVER CORPS]] saw their daily hours reduced from three to two hours. The [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]] closed. In 1954 pure water in large amounts was located from a test site on [[CITY ISLAND]]. By 1954, the city council had decided against using property at RAFFERTY SLOUGH for the sewage treatment plant in favor of a site further south along CATFISH CREEK. Traffic after [[WORLD WAR II]] was so heavy that tolls were removed on the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]] on December 27, 1954.

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	[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Unknown-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.		[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Unknown-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.

			During his term as mayor, the original wooden tower on the [[DUBUQUE CITY HALL]] was removed after it's condition had deteriorated. The [[GROUND OBSERVER CORPS]] saw their daily hours reduced from three to two hours. The [[MILWAUKEE RAILROAD SHOPS]] closed. In 1954 pure water in large amounts was located from a test site on [[CITY ISLAND]]. By 1954, the city council had decided against using property at RAFFERTY SLOUGH for the sewage treatment plant in favor of a site further south along CATFISH CREEK. Traffic after [[WORLD WAR II]] was so heavy that tolls were removed on the [[JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE]] on December 27, 1954.

	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	~~Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]].~~ In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)		In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)

	He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.

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	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the ~~controversial~~ county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)		Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)

	He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.

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	[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Unknown-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. ~~Grandson~~ of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.		[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Unknown-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. He was the grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.

	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Unknown-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. Grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891~~, Schueller was a strong proponent of Courthouse renovation and backed the unsuccessful $2.5 million renovation bond issue in 1971~~.		[[Image:SCHUELLER.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|]]SCHUELLER, Leo. (Unknown-Dubuque, IA, Feb. 6, 1974). [[MAYOR]]. Schueller served on the Dubuque City Council from 1950 through 1961 and held the office of mayor in 1954. Grandson of Joseph J. Schueller, who laid the cornerstone of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] in 1891.

	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass~~--which it did~~. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)		Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)

	He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.

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	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3)		Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3) The three-member board of supervisors was joined in supporting the renovation by the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]], the Dubuque County Taxpayers' Association, and a citizen's committee headed by [[PETRAKIS, John\|John Petrakis]]. The renovation vote required a 60% majority of those voting to pass--which it did. Schueller was also one of two supervisors, one supervisor was absent, who approved a zoning request for 3.2 acres west of Key West to be used for the construction of studios for KDUB-TV, Dubuque's first television station. (4)

	He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.
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	3. "County Zoning," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', April 5, 1970, p. 116		3. "County Zoning," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', April 5, 1970, p. 116

			4. TV Station's Zoning Gets County OK," ''Telegraph-Herald'', October 29, 1969, p. 4

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	[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:imp988.jpg\|left\|thumb\|350px\|Campaign material for Leo Schueller. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]
	Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the ~~[[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]]~~ that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (2) He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.		Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) Renovation or demolition of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] was also controversial with the board of supervisors supporting renovation. (2) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the Courthouse that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (3)

			He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.
	[[Image:schueller.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Campaign material. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]		[[Image:schueller.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Campaign material. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding]]

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	1. Miller, Jim. "Immortalized by an Artist," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 28, 1969, p. 9		1. Miller, Jim. "Immortalized by an Artist," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 28, 1969, p. 9

	2. "County Zoning," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', April 5, 1970, p. 116		2. "Supervisors Reaffirm Support of Renovation," ''Telegraph-Herald'', June 3, 1971

			3. "County Zoning," ''The Telegraph-Herald'', April 5, 1970, p. 116

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 Schueller worked as a tool and die maker at [[A.Y.MCDONALD MANUFACTURING COMPANY]] before taking a job at the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. In 1968 he retired and ran successfully for a position on the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors to fill an unexpired term. During his term, the controversial county zoning ordinance proved controversial. (1) In 1969 as chairman of the board, Schueller accepted a copy of a sketch of the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY COURTHOUSE]] that was accepted for display in the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. (2)  He won a close re-election contest in 1970 to a four-year term. Several months prior to his death, Schueller resigned citing age and health.
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