Background
Rendleman, John Samuel was born on June 21, 1927 in Anna, Illinois, United States. Son of Ford Lee and Jean (Shomaker) Rendleman.
Rendleman, John Samuel was born on June 21, 1927 in Anna, Illinois, United States. Son of Ford Lee and Jean (Shomaker) Rendleman.
Student College Saint Thomas, 1945, Iowa State College, 1945-1946. Bachelor of Science, Southern Illinois University, 1948. Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1951.
1 son by previous marriage, Charles Mathew. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1951. Legal counsel Southern Illinois University, 1951-1961, executive director business affairs, 1961-1963, general counsel, 1963-1964, vice president, 1964-1968, chancellor Edwardsville Campus, 1968-1971, president, 1971-1976.
Special assistant attorney general Hodge Investigation, 1956-1957.
National chairman Vanderbilt Traffic Survey. Director 1st National Bank, Cobden, Illinois, 1st Granite City National Bank.
Member commission to improve legislation processes Illinois General Assembly, 1965-1976. Board of directors Arts and Education Council Greater Saint Louis, Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital, Granite City, Saint Louis Symphony, Design Science Institute, Washington, Kidney Foundation Eastern Missouri and Metropolitan East, 1974-1976.
Trustee McKendree College.
Honorary chairman Lentz International Peace Research award, 1975-1976.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member American (executive council), Illinois (Executive Committee) bar associations, Saint Louis Commerce and Growth Association (1st vice president 1972-1976), Phi Kappa Tau (president 1956), Chi Delta Chi, Pi Delta Rho, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Club: University.
Married Lenora Norris, December 15, 1956. Children: Jean Farrin, John Samuel III, Mary Elizabeth, David Scott.