He was sworn into office in 1949 , in what would be the beginning of a long career in the legislature .
A native of Lorain , Ohio , DeChant was initially elected to the Ohio House in 1948 .
DeChant was sworn into office in 1949 , in what would be the beginning of a long career in the legislature .
A native of Lorain , Ohio , DeChant was initially elected to the Ohio House in 1948 .