Background
Michel, Bob was born on March 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
Michel, Bob was born on March 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Bradley University, Peoria, 1948.
Administrative assistant to Republican Harold Velde United States Congress, 1948—1956. Member United States Congress from 18th Illinois district, 1957—1995, minority whip, 1975—1981, minority leader, 1981—1995. Chairman National Republican Congressional Committee, 1973—1974.
Senior advisory Hogan & Hartson LLP, Washington, since 1995. Board directors Dirksen Congressional Center, Pekin, Illinois, BNFL, Inc. With 39th infantry regiment United States Army, 1943-1946, England, France, Belgium, Germany.
Board trustees Bradley University. Delegate Republican National Convention, 1960—2000, permanent chairman, 1984, 1988, 1992. Member of Capitol Hill Club (board directors).
Married Corinne Woodruff, December 26, 1948 (deceased March 26, 2008). Children: Scott, Bruce, Laurie, Robin.