Background
Seidel, Gerhard Edward was born on January 1, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert and Charlotte (Kraft) Seidel.
Seidel, Gerhard Edward was born on January 1, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert and Charlotte (Kraft) Seidel.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1939. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, 1946.
Associate Millet Lewis & Goss, Chicago, 1946-1951. Partner Peterson, Ross, Schloerb & Seidel, 1951—1992. Of counsel Jenner & Block, 1992—2002, Schiff Hardin, 2002—2004.
Board directors Federal Life Insurance Company, Chicago, McMaster Carr Supply Company, Elmhurst, Illinois, Engis Corporation, Morton Grove, Illinois.
Board directors Lake Forest Hospital. Mayor City of Lake Forest, 1980-1985. Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1942-1945.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Law Club of Chicago, Mid-America Club, Oniventsia Club, Shoreacres Club.
Married Lois Carol Wellman, April 27, 1943. Children: Robert Albert, Sarah Jane.