John C Schiffer was a Wyoming rancher and statesman.
12 Facts About John Schiffer
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John Schiffer graduated from the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut before attending Colorado College and graduating with a degree in economics in 1967.
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John Schiffer joined the US Navy and served in Vietnam, where he became a lieutenant.
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John Schiffer returned to Kaycee to ranch in 1970 after completing his military service.
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John Schiffer operated the Hat Ranch west of Kaycee in the 1970s.
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John Schiffer was appointed to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Council by Governor Mike Sullivan and served as chairman for several years.
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John Schiffer served on the Board of the First Northern Bank in Buffalo, Wyoming.
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John Schiffer was a board member of the Wyoming chapter of the Nature Conservancy from 1996 through 2010.
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John Schiffer served in several leadership positions, including Senate Vice President, Senate Majority Floor Leader, and President of the Senate.
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John Schiffer chaired the Council of State Government West Energy and Public Lands Committee for several years.
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John Schiffer was diagnosed with liver cancer in May 2014 and died at his home on June 19,2014.
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John Schiffer's death garnered statewide attention, and he was eulogized by his son Ben, his long-time friend and business partner State Treasurer Mark Gordon, colleagues in the legislature, former Governor Dave Freudenthal, and Governor Matt Mead, who ordered flags flown at half-staff in Schiffer's honor.