Background
Jelke, John Faris was born on July 29, 1887 in Covington, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Faris and Louanna (Frazier) Jelke.
food company executive John F Jelke Company
Jelke, John Faris was born on July 29, 1887 in Covington, Kentucky, United States. Son of John Faris and Louanna (Frazier) Jelke.
Student University School Chicago, 1894-1902.
Started in office of John F. Jelke Company, 1905. Vice president John F. Jelke Company, oleomargarine, salad dressings, Chicago, 1916-1925, president, 1925-1943, Chairman of the Board, 1943-1948, retired since 1948. Board of directors Passavant Memorial Hospital, The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago History Society, Chicago Natural History Museum, Society Colonial Wars, Sons of the American Revolution
Served in United States Navy, 1917-1918. Clubs: Chicago, Racquet (Chicago).
Married Elizabeth Minot Clarke, June 1, 1922. Children: Mary Louanna, John Faris, III, Charles Clarke, Minot Frazier.