Background
Finch, Edward Francis was born on May 10, 1947 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of George Henry and Lucille Catherine (Kelmel) Finch.
Finch, Edward Francis was born on May 10, 1947 in Taylorville, Illinois, United States. Son of George Henry and Lucille Catherine (Kelmel) Finch.
Bachelor, Eureka College, 1969. Master of Arts, Bradley University, 1971.
Reporter, Woodford County Journal, Eureka, Illinois, 1971-1972; school auditor, Illinois (Springfield) Board Education, 1972-1974; with inventory ctl. department, Rivinius Inc., Eureka, 1974; teacher, media director, Carl Sandburg School, Freeport, Illinois, 1974-1980; instructor English, debate coach, Freeport High School, 1980-1989; library, Freeport High School, since 1989. Chairperson Illinois State Debate Tournament Commission, 1986-1987, Illinois (Normal) High School Association, 1988-1991.
Coordinator lectures St. Thomas Church, 1984-1989. Secretary-treasurer Lincoln Douglas Society, Freeport, 1985. Member American Library Association, Illinois Speech Theatre Association, United States Naval Institute, National Forensic League, Pearl Harbor History Association.
Married Catherine Marie Miller, October 10, 1978. Children: Sherry, Remy, James.