Background
Reilly, James Owen was born on April 26, 1925 in Des Moines. Son of Walter Eugene and Minne Mae (Owen) Reilly.
Reilly, James Owen was born on April 26, 1925 in Des Moines. Son of Walter Eugene and Minne Mae (Owen) Reilly.
Bachelor, Drake University, 1948. Master in Foreign Trade, American Institute Foreign Trade, Phoenix, 1949.
Vice president Cowles Company, Des Moines, 1950-1960. President Prairie Lee Company, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, 1961-1999. Associate public Popular Communications, Hicksville, New York, 1980-1984.
Board member School District #62, Des Plaines, 1968-1974. President Des Plaines Merchants Association, 1980-1986. With United States Navy, 1942-1946.
Member Elks.
Married Joan Bond, June 18, 1948. Children: John, Ann, Thomas.