Background
Pedersen, Bernard Edwin was born on November 24, 1925 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Son of Edwin Bernard and Hattie (Jantzen) Pedersen.
Pedersen, Bernard Edwin was born on November 24, 1925 in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Son of Edwin Bernard and Hattie (Jantzen) Pedersen.
Bachelor, Grinnell College, 1949.
Insurance broker, Palatine and Chicago, Illinois, since 1949;
member, Illinois House of Representatives from 54th district, 1983-1997. Member Insurance Committee Illinois House of Representatives, Minority Spokesman Consumer Protection, Labor & Commerce, Small Business, Aging, Veterinary Affairs, Citizen Coun on Public Aid Coms. Co-chairman Day Care Task Force.
Illinois Chairman American Legislation Exch. Council; chairman Children and Family Svc.
Assessor Palatine Township, Illinois, 1966-1983, committeeman, since 1969. Chairman Crane for Congress, 1969. Secretary Cook County Suburban Republican Organisation, 1974-1982;Cook County coordinator Crane for President Committee, 1979.
Chairman Palatine Township Reagan for President Committee, 1980. Member KC (4th degree), American College Life Underwriters, Chicago Board Underwriters, Jesuit Retreat League of Chicago, American Legion.
Married Patricia Jean O'Brien, 1950. Children: Christina Pedersen Tinning, Edwin, Andrew.
