John E. Griesheimer (born July 19, 1952, Saint Clair, Missouri) is a Republican politician from Missouri. He is a former Missouri State Representative, a former Missouri State Senator, a former Franklin County Commissioner and a former Franklin County Presiding Commissioner. Family He currently resides with his wife, Rita Maune, in Washington, Missouri. They have three children Sean (wife Rachel), Aaron (wife Amanda), and Michelle. Career He graduated from East Central College in Union, Missouri. He started his political career as a member of the Washington city council (1982–1988). He went on to serve in the Franklin County, Missouri, commission (1989–1992), the Missouri House of Representatives (1992–2002), the Missouri State Senate (2002–2010) and as Franklin County Presiding Commissioner (2010-2018). References Official Manual, State of Missouri, 2005-2006. Jefferson City, MO: Secretary of State. 1952 births Republican Party members of the Missouri House of Representatives Republican Party Missouri state senators People from Washington, Missouri Living people