Background
Burns, Thagrus Asher was born on February 19, 1917 in Columbia City, Indiana, United States. Son of Harlow A. and Hazlette (Wise) Burns.
Burns, Thagrus Asher was born on February 19, 1917 in Columbia City, Indiana, United States. Son of Harlow A. and Hazlette (Wise) Burns.
Bachelor of Arts, Wabash College, 1939.
With, Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1939-1980; treasurer, Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, 1967-1980; treasurer, Lincoln National Life Company, 1967-1980; treasurer, Lincoln National Corporation, 1968-1980; president, Burns Manufacturing Inc., Fort Wayne, since 1980. Treasurer, director Lincoln National Life Foundation.
Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member Financial Executives Institute, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Dorothy Kimble, May 1, 1942. Children: Steven L., Gerald A.