Edward Zorinsky | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1977 | |
| United States Senator from Nebraska | |
| In office December 28, 1976 – March 6, 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Roman Hruska |
| Succeeded by | David Karnes |
| Mayor of Omaha | |
| In office 1973–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Eugene A. Leahy |
| Succeeded by | Robert Cunningham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Zorinsky November 11, 1928 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1987 (aged 58) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Resting place | Beth El Cemetery Ralston, Nebraska |
| Political party | Republican (before 1976) Democratic (1976–1987) |
| Spouse | Cecile "Cece" Rottman[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota Creighton University University of Nebraska Harvard University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1949–1962 |
| Unit | Reserves |
Edward Zorinsky (November 11, 1928 – March 6, 1987) was an American businessman and politician who served as a Democrat in the U.S. Senate from 1976 until his death in 1987.[2][3] He represented Nebraska and had previously served as mayor of Omaha, elected as a Republican. He was the first Jewish person elected to statewide office in Nebraska.[4]
- ^ The Washington Post
- ^ "Nebraska Democratic senator dies". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington. (New York Times). March 8, 1987. p. A8.
- ^ "Heart attack kills senator". Lawrence Journal-World. (Kansas). Associated Press. March 7, 1987. p. 2A.
- ^ Boffey, Philip M. (March 8, 1987). "EDWARD ZORINSKY, 58, DIES; U.S. SENATOR FROM NEBRASKA". The New York Times..