Fritz H. Windhorst

Fritz H. Windhorst
Windhorst in 1984
Louisiana State Senator
for Districts 7 and 8
(Orleans and Jefferson parishes)
In office
1972–1992
Preceded byWilliam J. Guste
Succeeded byFrancis C. Heitmeier
United States Commissioner
(United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana)
In office
1962–1969
Personal details
Born(1935-01-31)January 31, 1935
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 2023(2023-08-27) (aged 88)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party
Alma materLoyola University New Orleans College of Law
OccupationJurist, politician and lawyer

Fritz H. Windhorst (January 31, 1935 – August 27, 2023) was an American jurist, lawyer and politician who was known for being appointed the youngest United States Commissioner and for serving five terms as a Louisiana State Senator for Districts 7 and 8 and representing both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes on the Westbank of the Greater New Orleans Region.