Background
Kenning, John Walter was born on November 15, 1926 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Anthony John and Emma Mary (Upschulte) Kenning.
Kenning, John Walter was born on November 15, 1926 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Anthony John and Emma Mary (Upschulte) Kenning.
Bachelor of Science cum laude, St. Louis University, 1951.
Various staff positions Caterpillar, Inc., Peoria, 1951-1964, corporation accountant, 1970-1976, corporation controller, since 1978. Special consultant Caterpillar France S.A., Grenoble, 1964. Plant controller Caterpillar, Inc., Joliet, Illinois, 1965-1967, Caterpillar Engine division, Mossville, 1967-1970.
Director finance Caterpillar Brasil S.A., São Paulo, 1976-1978.
Served with United States Army, 1951-1953. Member National Association Accountants Clubs: Racquet, Willow Knolls Country (board directors 1970), Mount Hawley Country (Peoria).
Married Rosalie Catherine Hitpas, November 23, 1950. Children: John Walter Junior, Philip James, Todd Lawrence.