David Edward Elder

Background

Elder, David Edward was born on October 28, 1927 in East St. Louis, Illinois, United States. Son of David Samuel Edgar and Clara Alice (Robertson) Elder.

Education

Bachelor, S. Illinois University, 1950. Master of Arts, S. Illinois University, 1951. MSEd, Western Illinois University, 1962.

Career

Research assistant, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1950-1951; biologist, Truax-Traer Coal Company, Fiatt, Illinois, 1951-1955; teacher, Canton (Illinois) Public Schools, 1955-1959; assistant executive secretary, Illinois Education Association, Springfield, 1959-1973; legislation assistant to representative Gene Hoffman, Illinois House Representatives, Springfield, 1973; director, education staff, Illinois State Senate, Springfield, 1973-1978; consultant director, Illinois State Senate, Springfield, 1985-1992; executive director, Illinois School Problems Commission, Springfield, 1978-1985. Consultant Professional Educators Illinois, Elk Grove, 1973-1974, Braidwood (Illinois) Recreation Club, 1955-1959. Vice chairman Community and Residential Superior vena cava syndrome Authority, Springfield, 1985-1990, 92-, chairman 1990-1992.

Legislation designee Illinois Job Training Coordinating Council, Springfield, since 1985.

Achievements

• David Edward Elder has been listed as a noteworthy educational consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice-chairman Public Education and Religious Liberty, Springfield, 1970-1973. Member President Council of Sustaining Members, Washington, since 1989. Treasurer Illinois Political Action Committee for Education, Springfield, 1970-1973.

With United States Army, 1946-1947. Member American Farm Bureau, American Legion, Illinois Citizenship Experience (board advisors), Illinois Agricultural Association, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, hunting, travel, gardening, photography.

Connections

Married Elsie Irene Wheetley, December 26, 1948 (deceased March 1971). Children: Claudia (deceased), Veronica, David, Patricia, Steven. Married Tana Lorraine Horine, July 1, 1972.

1 child, Katherine.

Father:

David Samuel Edgar Elder

Mother:

Clara Alice (Robertson) Elder

Spouse:

Tana Lorraine Horine

Spouse:

Elsie Irene Wheetley

child:

Katherine Elder

child:

Claudia Elder (deceased)

child:

Patricia Elder

child:

Veronica Elder

child:

Steven Elder

child:

David Elder