Background
Levis, William Edward was born on December 14, 1890 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles and Harriet (Parker) Levis.
Levis, William Edward was born on December 14, 1890 in Alton, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles and Harriet (Parker) Levis.
Student Culver Military Academy, 1906-1908. Bachelor of Laws, University of Illinois, 1913.
Began with Illinois Glass Company, Alton, and continued through various departments, becoming assistant secretary and treasurer, vice-president and general manager, and made president, 1928. Upon merger of the company (1929) with the Owens Bottle Company, of Toledo, O., title of latter changed to Owens-Illinois Glass Company, of which was vice-president and general manager, then president, 1930-1941, Chairman of the Board, 1941-1950. Director Owens-Illinois Glass Company.
Member Business Council. Student O.T.C., 1917. Member Sigma Chirurgical; Clubs: Toledo, Carranor Hunt and Polo, Toledo Country (Toledo).
Married Margaret Harris, June 29, 1915.