Arthur F. "Fred" Quednau

Arthur F. 'Fred' Quednau

1941 - 1957

Democrat

Arthur F. "Fred" Quednau, a Punta Gorda native, defeated Sheriff J.H. Lipscomb in the 1940 election.

Sheriff Quednau had a force of two deputies - Travis Parnell and Ira Atkinson.

Besides being sheriff, Quednau owned a charter boat business and a diner. Many knew him as "Captain Fred."

After 16 years in office, in 1957 Sheriff Quednau decided not to seek re-election. His former deputy Travis Parnell succeeded him in office.