Background
Mell, Richard F. was born on May 5, 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
Mell, Richard F. was born on May 5, 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan, United States.
Student, University Michigan.
Owner R.F. Mell Spring & Manufacturing Company, Chicago, since 1967. Alderman, 33d ward Chicago City Council, since 1975. Vice mayor City of Chicago, 1979—1986.
Chairman committees, rules and ethics committee Chicago City Council.
Active Logan Square Neighborhood Association, Logan Square Lions Club, Northwest Community Organization, Fraternal Order Eagles, Polish American Alliance. Precinct captain 33d Ward Regular Dem Organization. Member, former chairman Young Democrats Cook County.
Member Cook County Democratic Central Committee.
Married Marge Mell; children: Patricia Blagojevich, Deborah, Richard.