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Jack Buechner
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 2nd district |
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| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 1991 |
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| Preceded by | Robert A. Young |
| Succeeded by | Joan Kelly Horn |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 94th district |
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| In office January 3, 1973 – January 5, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Richard J. DeCoster |
| Succeeded by | Stephen C. Banton |
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John William Buechner
June 4, 1940 Kirkwood, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 2020 (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Marietta Caiarelli (divorced) Nancy Chanitz Buechner (1990–2006, her death) Andrea Dravo Buechner |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Benedictine College (BA) Saint Louis University (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
John William Buechner (born June 4, 1940 – died March 6, 2020) was an American lawyer and politician. He served in the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri from 1987 to 1991.
After his time in Congress, Mr. Buechner became president of the International Republican Institute. He also worked as a lawyer. From 2001 until his retirement in 2005, he was the president of the Presidential Classroom program. This program teaches students about how the U.S. government works.
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Early Life and Education
John Buechner grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri. He went to local schools there.
He later attended Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. Mr. Buechner then studied law at Saint Louis University School of Law. He received his law degree from there.
Political Career
Mr. Buechner began his political career in his home state. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1972. He served in this role for ten years, until 1982.
He was also a delegate at several Republican National Conventions. These conventions are where the Republican Party officially chooses its candidate for president. He attended the conventions in 1964, 1980, and 1988.
Running for Congress
In 1984, Mr. Buechner decided to run for the United States House of Representatives. He challenged the person already holding the seat, Robert A. Young, who was a Democrat. Mr. Buechner lost this election by a small number of votes.
However, he ran again in 1986. This time, he won the election. He received more than half of the votes.
Time in Congress
As a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Buechner worked on important committees. He served on the Budget Committee. This committee helps decide how the government spends money. He also served on the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. This committee deals with topics like space exploration and new technologies.
Mr. Buechner was known for his conservative views. He was re-elected in 1988. In 1990, he ran for re-election again but lost by a very small number of votes.
He was the first member of Congress to be a guest on the TV show Late Night with David Letterman.
Life After Congress
After leaving Congress, Mr. Buechner continued to be involved in public service. He became the president of the International Republican Institute. This organization works to support democracy around the world.
He also returned to working as a lawyer. He was a partner at law firms in Washington, D.C..
Mr. Buechner also taught at several universities. He was a visiting professor at Webster University Vienna. He also taught political science at Saint Louis University and Stephens College.
Personal Life
John Buechner was married three times. His first marriage was to Marietta Caiarelli. They had two sons, Terrence and Patrick.
In 1990, he married Nancy Chanitz. They had a son named Charles. They lived in McLean, Virginia. Nancy passed away in 2006.
In 2009, Mr. Buechner married Andrea Dravo. They lived in Washington, D.C.. John Buechner passed away on March 6, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
