U.S. Congressman. Attending North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, he graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1939 and served in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. After the war, he was a successful manufacturer in his home state of Illinois, the Republican Illinois State Central Committeeman, and a delegate to the Republican National Conventions, (1960, 1964, 1968). In 1972, he was elected as a Republican to the Ninety-second Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Charlotte T. Reid, serving until 1973. Not a candidate for reelection, he returned to his previous business interests until his death at the age of 61.
U.S. Congressman. Attending North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, he graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1939 and served in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. After the war, he was a successful manufacturer in his home state of Illinois, the Republican Illinois State Central Committeeman, and a delegate to the Republican National Conventions, (1960, 1964, 1968). In 1972, he was elected as a Republican to the Ninety-second Congress in a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Charlotte T. Reid, serving until 1973. Not a candidate for reelection, he returned to his previous business interests until his death at the age of 61.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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