Background
Grotberg, John E. was born on March 21, 1925 in Winnebago, Minnesota, United States. Son of Bernard Grotberg.
Grotberg, John E. was born on March 21, 1925 in Winnebago, Minnesota, United States. Son of Bernard Grotberg.
Bachelor of Science, George Williams College, 1961.
Farmer, North Dakota, 1942-1944; theatrical and supper club entertainer and manager, Fargo, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Chicago, 1944-1947; manager, Young Men’s Christian Association Hotel Ship, 1948-1949, 51, 59; department manager, Montgomery Ward, Chicago, 1950; resident manager, Pheasant Run Lodge, St. Charles, Illinois, 1964-1965; director public relations, Young Men’s Christian Association Hotel, Chicago, 1966-1971; corporation director finance development, Young Men’s Christian Association Metropolitan Chicago, 1966-1971; member, Illinois House of Representatives, Springfield, 1973-1976; member, Illinois Senate, Springfield, 1976-1985; member, 99th Congress from 14th Illinois district, Washington, 1985-1986; professional singer and actor. Consultant to management Hotel Baker Retirement Home for Senior Citizens, 1972-1986.
Founder Fox Valley Hospice. Former board directors St. Charles Community Chest. Past president, former member board directors Playmakers, Inc.
Founder St. Charles Young Men’s Christian Association Indian Guides, Illinois. Republican precinct committeeman. Past chairman St. Charles Township Republican Party, Illinois.
Chairman Kane County Republican Central Committee, Illinois. Chairman board, lay leader Baker Memorial United Methodist Church. Member Association Professional Directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Kappa Delta Pi Clubs: Geneva Golf, Tower (Chicago).
Lodges: Rotary.
Married Jean Oswalt; children– Sandra Mae, Karen Grotberg Weinberg, James Bernard. Stepchildren– Melinda Oswalt, Benjamin M. Oswalt.