Simon Schenk facts for kids
Simon Schenk (born May 16, 1946 – died May 1, 2020) was an important person from Switzerland. He was known as a politician and also as an ice hockey coach. Simon Schenk was born in a place called Langnau im Emmental, which is in Switzerland.
Who Was Simon Schenk?
Simon Schenk was a Swiss politician and a coach for ice hockey. He was a member of the Swiss People's Party. This party is one of the main political groups in Switzerland.
His Time in Politics
From 1994 to 2001, Simon Schenk was a member of the National Council. This is like a big parliament where elected people make laws for the country. He represented the Canton of Bern, which is a large area in Switzerland. Being a member of the National Council meant he helped make decisions for all of Switzerland.
Coaching Ice Hockey
Besides his political work, Simon Schenk also loved ice hockey. He was the coach for the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team. This means he helped train and guide the best ice hockey players from Switzerland to play against other countries.
Remembering Simon Schenk
Simon Schenk passed away on May 1, 2020, when he was 73 years old. He died in Bern, Switzerland, after having heart surgery.
