Background
Fitzgerald, William Francis was born on January 20, 1908 in Omaha. Son of James J. and Katherine (O'Rourke) Fitzgerald.
savings and loan association executive
Fitzgerald, William Francis was born on January 20, 1908 in Omaha. Son of James J. and Katherine (O'Rourke) Fitzgerald.
Student, Creighton University, 1927. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Creighton University, 1979. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State College, 1931.
With, Commercial Federal Savings & Loan Association, Omaha, since 1932; secretary, Commercial Federal Savings & Loan Association, 1942-1950; president, Commercial Federal Savings & Loan Association, 1950-1975; Chairman of the Board, Commercial Federal Savings & Loan Association, 1971-1990; director, since 1936. Director Wynn Company. Vice chairman, director Federal Home Loan Bank, Topeka, 1960-1964;Member Federal Savings and Loan Advisory Council, Washington, 1962-1963.
Chairman Creighton University Alumni Fund drive, 1960-1961. Board directors United Community Fund, Omaha, 1958-1961. Board regents Creighton University, 1961-1968.
Member president's research council, 1967-1972. Member United States Savings and Loan League (director 1955-1957), Omaha Chamber of Commerce (director 1958-1961), Beta Gamma Sigma (honorary) Clubs: Omaha Country, Omaha, Plaza (Omaha). Ak-Sar-Ben (king 1976-1977).
Lodges: Kiwanis (charter, board directors, past president South Omaha).
Married Mary Allingham, September 29, 1934. Children: Mary Frances (Mistress J. Emmet Root), William A., Katherine A. (Mistress A. R. Grandsaert, Junior).