Background
Cermak, Anton Joseph was born on May 9, 1873 in Prague, Bohemia. Son of Anton and Catherine (Frank) Cermak.
Cermak, Anton Joseph was born on May 9, 1873 in Prague, Bohemia. Son of Anton and Catherine (Frank) Cermak.
Came to the United States with parents, 1874. Educational public schools, Braidwood, Illinois, high school and business college, Chicago.
Engaged in coal mining in Illinois until 1892. In coal and wood business, Chicago, until 1908. Organized, 1908, and partner Cermak & Serhant, real estate.
President Lawndale Building & Loan Association, since 1907. Director Lawndale National Bank. Secretary United Societies and Liberty League, 1908.
Director 26th St. Business Men’s Association.
Member 43d, 44th, 45th and 46th General Assemblies of Illinois. Member City Council, Chicago, 1912-1918.
Married Mary Horejs, December 15, 1894 (died 1928). Children: Lillian (Mistress Richey V. Graham), Ella (wife of Frank J. Jirka, M.D.), Helen (Mistress Floyd M. Kenlay).