Background
KAREL, John D. was born on March 5, 1878 in Paris Township, Kent Company. Son of Martin and Gertrude (Houman) Karel.
KAREL, John D. was born on March 5, 1878 in Paris Township, Kent Company. Son of Martin and Gertrude (Houman) Karel.
Business. College, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Member, Grand Rapids City Commission, 1924-1926j Mayor, 1930. Member, Board of Supervisors, since 1908. Member: State Association of Travelers Protective Association (Director, 1918-1933).
Masons; Shriner; Elk. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Spouse Pearl J. Jackson, September 7, 1904, Grand Rapids, Michigan.