Background

Donnewald, James Henry was born on January 25, 1925 in Carlyle, Illinois, United States. Son of Henry and Cecelia (Luepke) Donnewald.

Education

Student, St. Louis University, 1944. Bachelor of Laws, Lincoln College Law, 1949.

Career

Member Illinois House Representatives, 1960—1964, Illinois Senate, 1964—1966, 1970—1976, Illinois State Senate, 1978, assistant majority leader, assistant minority leader. Treasurer State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, 1983—1987. General practice law, Breese, Illinois, 1951—2009.

With United States Army, 1950-1951.

Achievements

• James Henry Donnewald has been listed as a noteworthy state treasurer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Legion, Illinois Bar Association, Knights of Columbus.

Connections

Married Ruth E. Holtgrave, June 24, 1953. Children: Eric J., Craig J., Jill Y.

Father:

Henry Donnewald

Mother:

Cecelia (Luepke) Donnewald

Spouse:

Ruth E. Holtgrave

child:

Eric J. Donnewald

child:

Jill Y. Donnewald

child:

Craig J. Donnewald