Melvin Gerald Palmer

Background

Palmer, Melvin Gerald was born on May 9, 1937 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Melvin G. and Helen C. (Bleser) Palmer.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, LaSalle University, 1969.

Career

Watch commander (lieutenant) Police Department, Springfield, 1961—1983. Owner, chief executive LubeMaster 10 minister Oil Change, since 1978, J.& L. Palmer, Inc., Springfield, since 1983. With United States Navy, 1954-1958.

Achievements

• Melvin Gerald Palmer has been listed as a noteworthy gemologist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Association Criminology. Member: Illinois Police Association, Policeman's Benevolent and Protective Association Illinois (life), Gemological Institute American Alumni Association, Knights of Columbus Club, Shuto Kan Karate Club, Abe Lincoln Gun Club.

Interests

• Sports, Karate, painting, gemology, hunting.

Connections

Married Linda Lee Ball, May 16, 1964. Children: Tonya Lee, Shawn Annual.

Father:

Melvin G. Palmer

Mother:

Helen C. (Bleser) Palmer

Spouse:

Linda Lee Ball

child:

Shawn Annual Palmer

child:

Tonya Lee Palmer