John Frederick Waddle

Background

Waddle, John Frederick was born on July 1, 1927 in Somerset, Kentucky, United States. Son of Lewis Everett and Anna Hail (Prather) Waddle.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Kentucky, 1949; Master of Science, New York University, 1952.

Career

With, Sears, Roebuck and Company, Chicago, 1949-1985; national manager toys, Sears, Roebuck and Company, 1969-1972; assistant to senior executive vice president merchandising, Sears, Roebuck and Company, 1972-1976; group national merchandising manager, Sears, Roebuck and Company, 1977-1978; vice president children's apparel, Sears, Roebuck and Company, 1978-1982; managing director, executive vice president, Sears World Trade, Inc., Chicago, 1982-1985.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.

Connections

Married Catherine Joan Osborn, June 3, 1977. Children: Lewis Victor, Joan Catherine, John Frederick.

Father:

Lewis Everett Waddle

Mother:

Anna Hail (Prather) Waddle

Spouse:

Catherine Joan Osborn

child:

Lewis Victor Waddle

child:

Joan Catherine Waddle

child:

John Frederick Waddle