Elliot Schewel

Elliot Sidney Schewel (June 20, 1924 – December 15, 2019) was an American businessman and politician who served for two decades as a member of the Virginia Senate, representing his native Lynchburg.^[1]

Elliot Schewel
Official portrait, 1988
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 23rd district
In office January 14, 1976 – January 10, 1996
Preceded by	Robert S. Burruss Jr.
Succeeded by	Stephen Newman
Personal details
Born	Elliot Sidney Schewel (1924-06-20)June 20, 1924 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Died	December 15, 2019(2019-12-15) (aged 95) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rosel Hoffberger ​ ​ (m. 1949; died 2017)​
Children	3, including Michael
Education	Washington and Lee University (BS)
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army Army Air Forces
Years of service	1943–1945
Battles/wars	World War II