John Henry Poelker

Background

Poelker, John Henry was born on April 14, 1913 in St. Louis. Son of John G. and Anna (Bongner) Poelker.

Education

Student, St. Saint Louis University, 1930-1934.

Career

Sales correspondent, assistant to division sales manager, National Ammonia division E.I. duPont de Nemours Company, Inc., St. Louis, 1930-1942; special agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1942-1953; city assessor, City of St. Louis, 1953-1956; city comptr., City of St. Louis, 1957-1973; mayor, City of St. Louis, 1973-1977.

Achievements

• John Henry Poelker has been listed as a noteworthy Mayor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member International Association Assessing Officers, Municipal Finance Officers Association, National Association Accountants.

Connections

Married Ruth Cambron, October 19, 1940. Children: John S., Susan M., Kathy M.

Father:

John G. Poelker

Mother:

Anna (Bongner) Poelker

Spouse:

Ruth Cambron

child:

John S. Poelker

child:

Susan M. Poelker

child:

Kathy M. Poelker