John Burhyte Wilmot Corey

Background

Corey, John Burhyte Wilmot was born on June 8, 1912 in Fort Sill, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Burhyte Wilmot Corey and Katharine Jane (Jones) Corey.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Washington, 1935. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1948. Graduate, United States Army Command and General Staff College, 1946.

Graduate, United States Army War College, 1956.

Career

Commander Second lieutenant United States Army, 1934, advanced through grades to colonel, 1952, retired, 1962. Deputy commissioner Department Public Works, Chicago, 1965—1968. Administrative assistant to mayor, 1968—1970.

Chief water engineer Chicago Department Water and Sewers, 1970—1976, deputy commissioner, 1976—1979. Commissioner Chicago Department Water, 1979—1985. Retired, 1985

Assistant professor United States Military Academy, 1948—1952.

Achievements

• John Burhyte Wilmot Corey has been listed as a noteworthy municipal official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors American Red Cross, United Service Organizations, American Cancer Society, Chicago Heart Association. Member of Delta Upsilon, Tau Beta Pi.

Interests

• Golf.

Connections

Married Verna Isaacson. Children: Susan B. Corey Newell, Judith A. Corey Johnsos, Marcia L. Corey Porter.

Father:

John Burhyte Wilmot Corey Corey

Mother:

Katharine Jane (Jones) Corey

Spouse:

Verna Isaacson

child:

Marcia L. Corey Porter Corey

child:

Judith A. Corey Johnsos Corey

child:

Susan B. Corey Newell Corey