Background
Bresee, Paul Kirk was born on July 1, 1901 in Etna, Illinois, United States. Son of Byrd Elma and Bertha (Kirchgraber) Bresee.
Diversified businesses company executive
Bresee, Paul Kirk was born on July 1, 1901 in Etna, Illinois, United States. Son of Byrd Elma and Bertha (Kirchgraber) Bresee.
Bachelor of Science, College Agriculture, University of Illinois, 1923.
Partner, Bresee Brothers Cleaners, Champaign, Illinois, 1925-1940; vice president, System Finance Company, Champaign, 1934-1967; president, Continental Loan Company, Champaign, 1938-1967; partner, Byrd Realty Company, Champaign, from 1938; president, Bresee-Warner, Inc., Champaign, from 1926; Chairman of the Board, Arrowhead Lanes, Inc., Champaign, from 1926; Chairman of the Board, Kickapoo Broadcasting Company, Champaign, from 1969. President University Federal Savings and Loan Association, Champaign, 1927-1979. Auxiliary board, from 1979, Bloomington Federal Savings and Loan Association, from 1977.
Member tribal council grants-in-aid University Illinois, from 1982. Member National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Chamber of Commerce, Alpha Gamma Rho (grand treasurer 1948-1968), Phi Kappa Psi, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Gamma Rho (grand president 1968) Clubs: Quarterback.
Married Dorothy F. Weber, July 20, 1969. Children: Joanne, Jeanne, Paula, Marvin.