Background
Cohrs, Walter Louis was born on December 23, 1892 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Diederich Fred and Mary (Hellberg) Cohrs.
Cohrs, Walter Louis was born on December 23, 1892 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Diederich Fred and Mary (Hellberg) Cohrs.
Bachelor of Laws, John Marshall Law School, Chicago, 1916.
Various clerical positions, Chicago Title & Trust Company, 1908-1916. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1917. Associate as attorney with various concerns, 1917-1920.
Assistant manager real estate loan department, First National Bank of Chicago, 1920-1931, vice president, real estate loan department, 1931-1958.
Private practice of law, 1958-1977.
Served as first lieutenant in American Expeditionary Force, 1917-1919. Member American and Chicago bar associations, American Legion, Delta Theta Phi. Clubs: Mid-Day, Athletic (Chicago).
Married Elizabeth Scholle, July 29, 1936. Children: Mary Virginia, James Calvin, John Scholle, Walter Louis, Nancy Irene.