Background
Gage, Avery Odell was born on March 29, 1919 in South Wayne, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John R. and Lela M. (Stites) Gage.
Gage, Avery Odell was born on March 29, 1919 in South Wayne, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John R. and Lela M. (Stites) Gage.
Bachelor, Beloit College, 1939.
Field representative Browns Business College, Rockford, Illinois, 1940-1941. Office manager mechanics university joint division Borg-Warner, 1941-1953. With J.L. Clark Manufacturing Company, 1953-1979, assistant secretary, 1961-1962, secretary, 1962-1979.
Retired, 1979.
Trustee, chairman Swedish American Hospital, Rockford, since 1966, Clark Foundation, 1962-1979. Director, chairman Swedish American Medical Foundation, Rockford, since 1981. Served to captain United States Army Air Force, 1942-1944.
Member of the Chamber of Commerce (president, board directors since 1973) Clubs: University. Lodges: Elks.
Married Helen Evans, August 22, 1942 (deceased). Children: John, Mary (Mistress Robert Miller). Married Jean Body, September 1, 1984.