Background
Zahnow, Melvin John was born on September 21, 1911 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of August Christian and Caroline Wilhemena (Kuble) Zahnow.
Zahnow, Melvin John was born on September 21, 1911 in Saginaw, Michigan, United States. Son of August Christian and Caroline Wilhemena (Kuble) Zahnow.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Albion College, 1934. Doctor of Laws, Saginaw Valley State College, 1982.
Secretary & director Wickes Boiler Company and Wickes Brothers, Saginaw, 1940—1947. Secretary, treasurer & director Wickes Corporation, 1947—1954. Vice president, finance & director, 1954—1964.
Senior vice president & director, 1964—1967. President & trustee Wickes Foundation, Saginaw, 1967—1984, chairman & trustee, since 1985.
Board directors & president Neighborhood House Community Center, Saginaw, 1943—1950. Trustee & vice chairman St. Luke's Hospital, 1956—1983. Trustee Albion College, Michigan, 1967—1971, Saginaw General Hospital, 1975—1979, Citizens Research Council Michigan, Detroit, 1977—1986, Sagina Valley State University Foundation, since 1981.
Trustee & treasurer Delta College University Center, Michigan, 1961—1964, Saginaw Valley State College, 1963—1982, incorporator, 1963. Trustee & chairman Saginaw Medical Center, 1977—1980. Member of Germania Club (Saginaw), Saginaw Club.
Married Lillian Ruth O'Brien, September 29, 1935. Children: Ruth Ann, Beth Jean.