Background
Schneller, Richard Francis was born on March 21, 1922 in New York City. Son of Julius and Helen (Efros) Schneller.
Schneller, Richard Francis was born on March 21, 1922 in New York City. Son of Julius and Helen (Efros) Schneller.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1943.
President Verplex Company, Essex, Connecticut, 1946—1972, Marich realty corporation, 1972—1985. Member Connecticut Senate from 20th District, 1975—1985, majority leader, 1981—1985. Board directors New England Savings Bank Corporation.
Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946.
Member, chairman Regional District 4 Board Education, 1953—1963. Trustee University Connecticut, 1957—1965, Connecticut College. President Goodspeed Opera House.
Member Connecticut Democratic State Platform Committee, 1972—1986. Chairman Essex Democratic Town Committee, 1971—1978. Member Essex Board Finance, 1964—1970.
Member executive committee New England Association Schools and Colleges. Member of Chief Executive Forum, World Business Council.
Married Nancy Suisman, 1946. Children: Deborah Pepper, Juliet Van Eenwyk, Marie Palmer.