Background
Chase, Ernest Arthur was born on April 10, 1931 in Galien, Michigan, United States. Son of Samuel M. and Mildred Irene (Morley) Chase.
Chase, Ernest Arthur was born on April 10, 1931 in Galien, Michigan, United States. Son of Samuel M. and Mildred Irene (Morley) Chase.
Student, LaSalle Extension University, 1953—1957. Student, Lake Michigan College, 1974—1975.
Assembly inspector David Products Company, Niles, Michigan, 1951. General accountant Warren Featherbone Company, Three Oaks, 1953—1955. Cost accountant Bendix Products Company, South Bend, Indiana, 1955—1956.
Officer manager Babbitt Lumber Company, Niles, 1956—1957. Cost accountant Curtiss Wright corporation, South Bend, 1957—1958. Manager credit office American Home and Gray Aretz Company, 1958.
Chief accountant Millburg Growers Exchange, Michigan, 1958—1959. Sales manager Southwest Michigan district National Federation Indiana Business, 1959—1960. Owner Chase Public Accounting Service, Galien, since 1958, Chase Insurance Service Center, Galien, 1960—1985, Family Everyday Clothing and Shoe Store, Three Oaks, 1963—1985.
Salesman Kiefer Real Estate, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1962—1976. Served with United States Navy, 1949-1950, Served with United States Navy, 1952-1953.
Leader Boy Scouts America, 1957—1972. Secretary, treasurer, coach Galien Little League, 1964—1976. Clerk Village of Galien, 1963—1964.
Member advisory committee Galien Township Schools, 1963—1970. Chairman Berrien County Parks Commission, since 1986. Member Berrien County Republican Executive Committee, 1969—1972, Berrien County Road Commission, since 1985, chairman, since 1986.
Member of American Legion, National Society Public Accountants, Michigan Association Mutual Insurance Agents, Indiana Accountants Michigan.
Married Joyce Elaine Winney, July 21, 1951. Children: Ernest L., Arthur M., Robert J., William R., James R.