Virgil R. Grunkemeyer

Background

Grunkemeyer, Virgil R. was born on December 25, 1931 in Brookville, Indiana, United States. Son of Frank J. and Rose A. Grunkemeyer.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1958. Master of Arts, Ball State University, 1961. Doctor of Education, Ball State University, 1967.

Career

Principal, instructor Cedar Grove (Indiana) Elementary School, 1958-1961. Principal Nead Elementary School, Peru, Indiana, 1961-1963. Professor Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, 1966-1989.

Superintendent, principal W. Lincoln-Broadwell, 1990-1992, Logan (Illinois) Elementary School, 1995-1996, Kell (Illinois) Cons School District # 2, 1997. Instructor, lecturer Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1998-1999.

Achievements

• Virgil R. Grunkemeyer has been listed as a noteworthy school system administrator, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisor to board W.D. Boyce Council Boy Scouts American, district vice chairman, 1987-1989, district commissioner, 1986-1988, assistant district commissioner Blackhawk Area Council, 2000-2006, St. Louis Area Council, 1995-1999. Academy advisor Peoria Economic Board. Candidate United States Congress 18th District, Democratic Party, 1978.

Board directors Catholic High School Board Education, Peoria. Served with United States Army, 1952-1954, research 1954-1960. Member American Legion, Knights of Columbus (grand knight 1998-2000).

Interests

• Boating, water-skiing, camping, hiking, swimming.

Connections

Married Wanita M. Dossett, June 14, 1940. Children: Brian, Roger, Angela, Monica.

Father:

Frank J.

Mother:

Rose A. Grunkemeyer

Spouse:

Wanita M. Dossett

child:

Angela Grunkemeyer

child:

Roger Grunkemeyer

child:

Brian Grunkemeyer

child:

Monica Grunkemeyer