Background
Derse, Alexander Anthony was born on February 24, 1892 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Eugene L. and Clarissa (Rudolf) Derse.
Derse, Alexander Anthony was born on February 24, 1892 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Eugene L. and Clarissa (Rudolf) Derse.
Educated Juneau, Wisconsin.
General foreman H. & M. Body Corporation, 1921-1925. Foreman, superintendent body division Murray Body, 1925-1941, factory manager aircraft division Murray Corporation American, 1941-1944, general division manager body, fender and spring divisions, 1944-1946, staff executive, 1946-1948, vice president manufacturing, 1948-1953, administrative 1953-1958.
Served as 1st sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1918-1919. Member Detroit Board Commerce, American Legion. Knights of Columbus; Club: Economic, Detroit Athletic.
Married Margaret Weldon, November 26, 1924. Children: Jeanne (Mistress Paul R. Axtell).