Robert Russell Thompson

Background

Thompson,, Robert Russell was born on October 11, 1922 in Pittsburgh. Son of Robert Russell and Lillian M. Thompson.

Education

Master of Science, Springfield College, 1943. Master of Education, University Pittsburgh, 1948.

Career

Assistant professor, basketball coach Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1946-1951. With Sears, Roebuck & Company, 1951-1983, vice president home appliance group Chicago, 1978-1983.

Membership

Trustee Springfield College, Chicago Junior Achievement. Chairman board trustees Sears Young Men’s Christian Association, 1970-1973. Chairman board DuPage chapter American Cancer Society, 1969-1975.

Elder, chairman St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Elmhurst, 1968-1972. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member National Speakers Association Lodges: Masons.

Connections

Married Judy Hance, June 25, 1949. Children: Perry, David.

Father:

Robert Russell

Mother:

Lillian M. Thompson,

Spouse:

Judy Hance

child:

David Thompson,

child:

Perry Thompson,