Background
Herguth, Robert John was born on April 4, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Conrad Herguth and Loretta (Oberreither) Herguth-Slimmer.
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Robert John Herguth
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Bachelor in Journalism, University Missouri, 1948.
Career
Copy editor, reporter Peoria Star, Illinois, 1948-1954. Reporter, feature writer, columnist Chicago Daily News, 1954-1978. Columnist Chicago Sun Times, 1978-1997, freelance weekly columnist, 1997-2001.
Chairman Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame Committee, 2005.
Achievements
Membership
With United States Army, 1950-1952. Member Chicago Newspaper Guild (Page One award 1973), Chicago Press Club (vice president 1984-1987, president 1987).
Connections
Son of Harry Conrad Herguth and Loretta (Oberreither) Herguth-Slimmer. M.Margaret Ann Silsbee, April 16, 1966. Children: Amy Rene, Robert Charles, Mary Jennifer.
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American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1948
Career
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1948 - 1954
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1978 - 1997
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1997 - 2001