Wayne Martin Wille

Background

Wille, Wayne Martin was born on November 17, 1930 in Des Plaines, Illinois, United States. Son of Clarence Louis and Lois Naomi (Martin) Wille.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Northwestern University, 1952; MSJ, Northwestern University, 1953.

Career

Reporter, Chicago Sun Times, 1956-1957; director press information, WBBM-television-television and Columbia Broadcasting System-television, Chicago, 1957-1958; feature editor, Science and Mechanics magazine, 1958-1960; managing editor, Science and Mechanics magazine, 1960-1962; news editor, National Safety Council, Chicago, 1962-1964; assistant director public information, National Safety Council, Chicago, 1964-1967; managing editor, World Book Year Book, Chicago, 1967-1969; executive editor, World Book Year Book, 1969-1983; managing editor, World Book Year Book and Science Year and Health & Medical Annual, 1983-1991.

Achievements

• Wayne Martin Wille has been listed as a noteworthy editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1953-1955. Member Chicago Headline Club (president 1967-1968), Society Professional Journalists, Art Institute Chicago, Oriental Institute Clubs: La Salle Street Rod and Gun.

Connections

Married Lois Jean Kroeber, June 6, 1954.

Father:

Clarence Louis Wille

Mother:

Lois Naomi (Martin) Wille

Spouse:

Lois Jean Kroeber