Paul Fitzwater (born March 5, 1959 ) is a Republican former member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing the 144th district which includes parts of Washington, Iron, Reynolds and Wayne Counties.

Paul Fitzwater
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 144th district
In office
2011–2019
Preceded byJ.C. Kuessner
Succeeded byChris Dinkins
Personal details
Born (1959-03-05) March 5, 1959 (age 65)
Potosi, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSandy Fitzwater
ChildrenPhoebe, Phillip, Katherine and Kelsey
ResidencePotosi, Missouri
Alma materTarkio College
OccupationTeacher (Retired)
ProfessionPolitician

Personal life

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Background and education

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Fitzwater is a retired school teacher and coach. He has been honored on a number of occasions as Coach of the Year while coaching high school track and field. Fitzwater also worked as a high school and college basketball referee. He owns and operates Fitzwater and Son Concrete.

Fitzwater attends First Baptist Church. He is a member of the National Rifle Association.

Fitzwater is a graduate of Potosi High School. He received his B.A. in Education from Tarkio College in 1981.

Born March 5, 1959 in Potosi, Fitzwater currently resides there with his wife, Sandy. They have four children, Phoebe, Philip, Katherine and Kelsey.

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Preceded by 152nd District Representative to Missouri House of Representatives
2011–2019
Succeeded by
Chris Dinkins