Background
George Nelson Tremper was born May 30, 1877 in Pontiac, Michigan.
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George Tremper
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University of Michigan.
Career
Kenosha Tremper High School is named in his honor. Early life and education
After completing his education at the University of Michigan, the Trempers taught for three years in then unsettled Philippines. Following their return to America, Tremper taught in Franklin, Indiana, and later went on to become a principal in a Cincinnati high school.
He also taught at the University of Illinois School of Education while he worked toward his master"s degree.
Kenosha
The school had just 300 students. Tremper resigned as principal of Bradford in 1944.
He was county chairman of the Citizens Military Training Corps, active in the Rotary and Elks clubs, and chairman of the Kenosha County Civilian Aid Committee. Tremper died on February 23, 1958.
A contest was created for the name of the Kenosha high school built in 1964.
lieutenant was named Tremper in honor of George Nelson Tremper.
Membership
Tremper joined the Kenosha Chapter of DeMolay, served as president of its Council, was a member of the Scout Court of Honor, and was commissioner of Boy Scouts. He was also a member of the Kenosha County Historical Society, president of the Wisconsin Society, and was active in the Sons of the American Revolution.
