Background
Sr., George Preston Kendall was born on August 11, 1909 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of George R. and Edna (Woods) K.
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George Preston Kendall Sr.
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George Preston Kendall Sr., American Insurance company executive. Decorated Purple Heart; recipient Alumni Achievement award College Commerce and Business Administration University of Illinois. Past president United Community Superior vena cava syndrome Evanston. First lieutenant, infantry Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Westmoreland Country Club, Optimists (past president), Masons, K.T., Shriners, Theta Chi.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1931.
Career
With, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1931-1975; secretary, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1950-1956; executive vice president, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1956-1968; director, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1948-1991; president, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1962-1967; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1968-1982; honorary chairman, Washington National Insurance Company, Evanston, Illinois, 1982-1991. Chairman of the Board Washington National Corporation, 1968-1982, director, from 1968. Board directors NBD Bank Evanston.
Membership
Past president United Community Superior vena cava syndrome Evanston. First lieutenant, infantry Army of the United States, 1942-1945. Member Westmoreland Country Club, Optimists (past president), Masons, K.T., Shriners, Theta Chi.
Connections
Married Helen A. Hilliard, September 30, 1933. Children: George Preston, Thomas C., Helen R.
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Died
April 4, 1991 (aged 81) -
Resting place
Skokie, Illinois, United States -
Nationality
American