Background
Rothermel, James Douglas was born on August 20, 1918 in Burton, Texas, United States. Son of Bailleux Ervin and Nathalie (Ponfick) Rothermel.
Rothermel, James Douglas was born on August 20, 1918 in Burton, Texas, United States. Son of Bailleux Ervin and Nathalie (Ponfick) Rothermel.
Associate of Arts, Blinn College, 1947. Bachelor of Science, Southwest Texas State University, 1949. Master of Education, Southwest Texas State University, 1952.
Postgraduate, University Houston, 1967.
Instructor business education Brenham (Texas) High School, 1949-1952. Principal Schulenburg (Texas) High School, 1952-1957, Ganado (Texas) High School, 1957-1964. Instructor, chairman business administration division San Jacinto College, Pasadena, Texas, 1964-1978, part-time instructor, 1978-1981.
Retired, 1981; With 14th Construction Battalion United States Navy, 1942-1945, PTO.
Councilman City of Brenham (Texas) High School, 1984—1997, mayor pro tempore, 1988—1996. Member Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), 1984—2000, member Brazos Valley advisory council, 1990—1997, since 2000, chairman, 1994—1997, member Washington County advisory council, 1986—2000, chairman, 1995—2000. Organizer, chairman Washington County Veterans Memorial Plz., 2000—2002.
Member Texas Retired Teachers Association, Texas Business Education Association, Brenham Louise Giddings Retired Teachers Association (legislation chairman 1984-2003, president 1996-1998), American Association Retired Persons (legislation chairman 1982-2003, instructor 55/Alive 1985-1998, assistant state coordinator 55/Alive 1986-1988), American Legion (Commander Schulenburg post 143, Commander 9th district 1961-1963, vice Commander 1959-1961, Commander Buddy Wright post 1997-1998), Optimists, Rotary.
Married Dorothy Ann Hodde, August 24, 1947. Children: James Douglas Junior, Donald Henry.