Background
Michel, Robert Henry was born on March 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles and Anna (Baer) Michel.
Michel, Robert Henry was born on March 2, 1923 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles and Anna (Baer) Michel.
Bachelor of Science, Bradley U., 1948; Doctor of Humane Letters, Lincoln College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Illinois College, Bellamine College Doctor of Humane Letters, Bradley U.
Administrative assistant to, Congressman Harold Velde, 1949-1956; member, 85th-103rd Congresses from 18th District Illinois, since 1957; house minority whip, 94th-96th Congresses, 1975-1981; minority leader, 97th-103d Congresses, since 1981; member permanent select on intelligence committee, joint commission on organization Congress.
Delaware Republican National Convention, 1964, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 88. Chairman National Republican Congressional Committee, 1973-1974. Served with infantry Army of the United States., World World War II, European Theatre of Operations.
Member American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, DAV, Amvets, Illinois State Society, Cosmopolitan International.
Married Corinne Woodruff, December 26, 1948. Children: Scott, Bruce, Laurie, Robin.