Background
Rooney, George Willard was born on November 16, 1915 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Francis John and Margaret Ellen (O'Connell) Rooney.
Rooney, George Willard was born on November 16, 1915 in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Francis John and Margaret Ellen (O'Connell) Rooney.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1938. Juris Doctor, Ohio State University, 1948.
Associate Wise, Roetzel, Maxon, Kelly & Andress, Akron, Ohio, 1949—1954. Partner Roetzel & Andress, and predecessor, Akron, from 1954. Director Duracote Corporation National board governors American Red Cross, 1972—1978.
Trustee, member executive board Summit County chapter American Red Cross, 1968, from 1975. Vice president Akron council Boy Scouts American, from 1975. President Akron Automobile Association, 1980—1983, trustee, from 1983.
Chairman board Akron General Medical Center, 1981—1986, trustee, member executive committee, from 1986. Trustee Mobile Meals Foundation Bluecoats, Inc. Served with Major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member of American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Akron Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Knights of Columbus, Cascade Club (past chairman, board governors), Portage Country Club (past president), Rotary.
Golf, travel, gardening.
Married Doris I. Maxon, September 20, 1941. Children: Catherine Ann, Thomas Dudley, George Willard.