American politician
Zehnder H. Confair
In office January 7, 1969 – November 30, 1972Preceded by Albert Madigan Succeeded by Henry Hager In office January 6, 1959 – November 30, 1968Preceded by Miles Derk Succeeded by Edwin Holl
Born January 11, 1906Berwick, Pennsylvania , U.S. Died January 26, 1982(1982-01-26) (aged 76)Williamsport, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Zehnder Harry "Dick" Confair (January 11, 1906 – January 26, 1982)[1] was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 24th district from 1959 to 1968 and the 23rd district from 1969 to 1972.[2]
Early life and education
Confair was born on January 11, 1906, to Charles H. and Rena (Baum) Confair. He graduated from Berwick High School and received a B.S. degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania .[3]
Career
He was the founder of the Confair Bottling Company[4] and worked as president of the First Federal Savings and Loan Association. He was a member of the board of directors for Williamsport chamber of commerce and the Northern Central Bank and Trust.[3]
Death and legacy
Confair died on January 26, 1982, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania .
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania is named the Z.H. Confair Memorial Highway in his honor, as is the I-80 bridge over the West Branch of the Susquehanna River near Milton, Pennsylvania .
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