Background
Solomon, Chester Douglas was born on December 6, 1924 in Monticello, Iowa, United States. Son of David and Dora (Marmis) Solomon.
Solomon, Chester Douglas was born on December 6, 1924 in Monticello, Iowa, United States. Son of David and Dora (Marmis) Solomon.
Student, University Dubuque, 1942—1943.
President, secretary Dubuque Gases & Steel Company, 1954—1984. Member Dubuque Transit Board, 1973—1978, chairman, 1973. Member policy board Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transit Study, 1973.
With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Board directors Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, Dubuque. Member development council Clarke College, 1975. Trustee Finley Hospital, 1973—1982.
Member advisory committee Cedar Rapids district Small Business Administration. Member of Association Steel Distributors (vice-chairman government relations committee, chairman Midwest region 1978, national director 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, President's award 1979), Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Gainey Ranch Golf Club, Dubuque Golf and Country Club, B'nai B'rith (past president).
Married Charlotte Lynn Schwartz, March 23, 1947. Children: Mark Jay, Steven Lee, Cynthia Kay.