Background
Onken, George Marcellus was born on August 15, 1913 in Brooklyn. Son of William Henry and Lillian Charlotte (Dawe) Onken.
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George Marcellus Onken
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AB, Princeton University, 1936. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia University, 1948. Master of Laws, New York University, 1952.
Career
Assistant to president Welsbach Engineering and Management Corporation, Philadelphia, 1939-1943. Member legal staff Long Island R.R., 1949-1978, general counsel, 1963-1978, vice president, 1966-1978, secretary, 1968-1978.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Orphan Asylum Society, Brooklyn, 1958-2004, Young Men’s Christian Association Greater New York, 1963-1980, Pop Warner Little League, 1976-1978. Board managers Pennsylvania R.R. branch Young Men’s Christian Association, New York City, 1957-1980, chairman, 1967-1980. Trustee Brooklyn Young Women’s Christian Association, 1976-1992.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Clubs: Union League (New York City), University (New York City), Church (New York City). Ihpetonga (Brooklyn).
Connections
Married Mildred Ann Tausch, December 13, 1958. Children: Jane Elizabeth, Nancy Catherine.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1936
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1948
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1952
Career
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1939 - 1943
Awards
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Recipient Man of Year award Young Men’s Christian Association, 1977. Outstanding Service award Brooklyn Chapter American Red Cross Greater New York, 1994, Lifetime Commitment award Brookwood Child Care, 1998.Recipient Man of Year award Young Men’s Christian Association, 1977. Outstanding Service award Brooklyn Chapter American Red Cross Greater New York, 1994, Lifetime Commitment award Brookwood Child Care, 1998.