Background
Thorne, William Albert was born on February 20, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William A. and Irma J. Thorne.
Thorne, William Albert was born on February 20, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William A. and Irma J. Thorne.
Washington University. Valparaiso University (Juris Doctor, 1949). Delta Theta Phi.
Private practice, Elkhart, Indiana, 1949-1963. Partner Thorne Grodnik, LLP, 1963-1995. Of counsel Thorne.Grodnik, LLP and predecessor, 1995—2002. With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Chairman City of Elkhart Parks and Recreation Board, 1971—1975, Elkhart Board Water Works, 1975—1983, Northern Indiana Conference United Methodist Church, Board Higher Education and Campus Ministry, 1994—2000. Board visiting Valparaiso University Law School, 1990—1996. Trustee Methodist Theological School, Ohio, 1993—2003.
Fellow: Indiana State Bar Association (chairman bankruptcy section 1985-1986, board governors 1987-1988).
Married Elizabeth Lee Douglas, June 19, 1948. Children: Deborah, Elizabeth Ann, Margaret, Doulgas.