Background
Kesler, John A. was born on April 25, 1923 in Clark County, Illinois, United States. Son of Hal H. and Clara (Hurst) Kesler.
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John A. Kesler
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John A. Kesler, American lawyer, real estate developer. Bar: Indiana 1951, Illinois 1951. Recipient Legion of Honor, Am Legion Medal of Honor, Good Government award West Vigo Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1971, Civic Service award United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1957; named Outstanding Public Offcl. Terre Haute Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Education
Indiana State University (Bachelor of Arts). Indiana University (Juris Doctor).
Career
Chief deputy prosecutor, County Vigo, Terre Haute, Indiana, 1954-1958; probate commissioner, Circuit Court, 1971-1974; member house representatives, Indiana Legislation, 1969-1973; assistant state attorney, County Madison, Edwardsville, Illinois, 1985-1988; private practice law, Terre Haute, since 1951. President Wabash Valley Land Developers, Inc., Terre Haute, since 1979.
Achievements
Membership
Staff sergeant United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers, Terre Haute Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), American Legion (life), United War Veterans Council Vigo County (past commander), Sons of the American Revolution (state president, national trustee), Exchange Club (president), Indiana University Emeritus Club, Sagamore of the Wabash, Shriners, Grand Society Sycamores, Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Grotto.
Interests
Connections
Married Maxine Ruth Weaver, May 13, 1948. Children: Nicki Kesler Herrington, Bradley Weaver, John A. World War II.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Methodist -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1948
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1951
Awards
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Recipient Legion of Honor, Am Legion Medal of Honor, Good Government award West Vigo Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1971, Civic Service award United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1957. Named Outstanding Public Offcl. Terre Haute Junior Chamber of Commerce.Recipient Legion of Honor, Am Legion Medal of Honor, Good Government award West Vigo Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1971, Civic Service award United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1957. Named Outstanding Public Offcl. Terre Haute Junior Chamber of Commerce.