Background
Wecker, Walter Andre was born on June 29, 1895 in Peru, Illinois, United States. Son of August and Josephine (Leyes) Wecker.
manufacturing company executive
Wecker, Walter Andre was born on June 29, 1895 in Peru, Illinois, United States. Son of August and Josephine (Leyes) Wecker.
Student in public schools, LaSalle County, Illinois.
Invoice clerk, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1914-1915; assistant credit and collection department, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1915-1916; travelling collector, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1916-1918; secretary, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1919-1923; treasurer, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1923-1932; vice president, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1932; president, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, 1933-1963; Chairman of the Board, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle, from 1963; also director, Marquette Cement Manufacturing Company, LaSalle. Director Poor & Company, Chicago.
Served with United States Army, World War I. Member Chicago Club, Mid-Day Club, Exmoor Country Club. M C.
Married Minnie I. Ramey, August 24, 1920.