Background
Rishell, Clifford E. was born on October 10, 1890 in Glenwood, Iowa, United States. Son of David and Catherine (Provost) Rishell.
Rishell, Clifford E. was born on October 10, 1890 in Glenwood, Iowa, United States. Son of David and Catherine (Provost) Rishell.
Educational public schools, Iowa.
Painting and decorating contractor from 1923.
Member council, City of Oakland, California, from 1947, mayor, 1949-1953. Decorated: Order of Christopher Colon, Dominican Republic, 1951. Member of the United States Conference Mayors, American Municipal Association, American War Dads, Painting and Decorating Contractors American, American Legion, League California Cities, Chamber of Commerce, Bay Area Council, Traveler’s Aid Society, American Federation Labor, Moose.
Clubs: Athenian-Nile, Athens Athletic, Businessmen’s Garden (Oakland).
Married Marjorie Gray, November 25, 1915. Children: Robert C., Audrey (Mistress Philip King).