Background
Bodle, John Frederick was born on December 14, 1924 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Alexander Thurston and Caroline (Grimes) Bodle.
Bodle, John Frederick was born on December 14, 1924 in Mishawaka, Indiana, United States. Son of Alexander Thurston and Caroline (Grimes) Bodle.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce magna cum laude, University Notre Dame, 1949. Juris Doctor magna cum laude, University Notre Dame, 1950.
Associate Stuart & Branigin and predecessor firm, Lafayette, Indiana, 1950-1953, partner, 1953-1990. Director General Telephone Сompany of Indiana, 1964-1969. Counsel to trustees Purdue University, 1977-1989.
Past director, member Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Member West Lafayette Board Zoning Appeals, 1968-1983. Board directors United Way, 1991-1994, Greater Lafayette Community Foundation, 1991-1997.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association, Tippecanoe County Bar Association (past president) National Diocesan Attorneys Association, Lafayette Country Club.
Married Mary Alice Kayser, January 13, 1951. Children: David J., Thomas J., Michael J., Kathleen A., Stephen K., Caroline M.