Background
Clarke, John Patrick was born on October 29, 1930 in Mattoon, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick Joseph Clarke and Lucille (Hennebry) Stoeckinger.
Clarke, John Patrick was born on October 29, 1930 in Mattoon, Illinois, United States. Son of Patrick Joseph Clarke and Lucille (Hennebry) Stoeckinger.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1958. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1962.
With contractor's staff, Ethyl Corporation, New York City, l958-60; business manager, State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois, l962-68; public, State Journal-Register, Springfield, Illinois, l968-96; retired, 1996.
Secretary, board directors Illinois Ambassadors, since 1986. Member Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, since 1987. Chairman board directors State Farm Rail Classic (Ladies Professional Golf Association tour).
With United States Navy, l949-50, 52-54. Member American Newspaper Publications Association, Inland Daily Press Association, Sangamo Club (president 1978-1979).
Married Roberta June Steiner, July 25, 1959 (divorced 1984). Children: Shannon, Dana. Married Sheila Cordill, June 24, 1995.
