Background
Crahan, Jack Bertsch was born on August 24, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of John F. and Ann B. (Bertsch) Crahan.
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Jack Bertsch Crahan
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Jack Bertsch Crahan, American Manufacturing company executive. Decorated Distinguished Flying Cross (2), Air medal (6). Board regents Loras College, 1967-1980, 81—; board directors Xavier Hospital, 1969-1978, Boys Club American, since 1981. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1943; Served withUSMC, 1943-1946, 51-52. Member American Furniture Association (board directors 1974-1980).
Education
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1948.
Career
With, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., since 1948; plant manager, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., 1950-1954; general manager, vice president, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., 1955-1970; executive vice president, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., 1970-1984; president, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., 1985-1989; vice-chairman, chief operations officer, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., 1989-1990; chief Executive officer, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa., since 1990; Chairman, Board Of Directors, Flexsteel Industries, Inc., Dubuque, Iowa. Board directors Dubuque Bank and Trust Company, Dubuque Racing Association. Trustee United Steel Workers American Pension Fund.
Achievements
Membership
Board regents Loras College, 1967-1980. Board directors Xavier Hospital, 1969-1978, Boys Club American, 1981-1999. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1943, with United States Marine Corps, 1943-1946, 53-54.
Member American Furniture Association (board directors 1967-1974).
Connections
Married Peggy Furey, September 9, 1944. Children— Patrick Michael, Colleen Mary, Kevin Furey.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1948
Career
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1948 - 1950
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1989 - 1990
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1999
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