John Boehner Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of John Boehner, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives.
Personal
Birth place: Cincinnati, Ohio
Father: Earl Henry Boehner, bar owner
Mother: Mary Ann (Hall) Boehner
Marriage: Debbie (Gunlack) Boehner (1973-present)
Children: Lindsay and Tricia
Military: US Navy, honorably discharged for medical reasons, 1969
Religion: Roman Catholic
Other Facts
One of 12 children, he worked his way through college as a janitor. He met his wife, Debbie, during this time.
Avid golfer.
1984–
1990
– Defeats Gregory Jolivette (D) with 61% of the vote for the US House of Representatives seat.
January 3, 1991-October 31, 2015 – US Representative (Republican from Ohio’s 8th District).