Background
Wadewitz, William Robert was born on September 25, 1890 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry and Augusta (Mehlberg) Wadewitz.
Wadewitz, William Robert was born on September 25, 1890 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States. Son of Henry and Augusta (Mehlberg) Wadewitz.
Educated, Lawrence College.
With, Western Public Company, Racine, Wisconsin, since 1907; president, Western Public Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1953-1957; Chairman of the Board, president, Western Public Company, Racine, Wisconsin, 1957-1958; Chairman of the Board, Western Public Company, Racine, Wisconsin, since 1958. Board directors First National Bank & Trust Company, Racine.
Chairman Racine Cemetery Commission. Presented W.R. Wadewitz Memorial Court of Honor to Graceland Cemetery, Racine, 1948. Air-conditioned all rooms and facilities St. Luke's Hospital, Racine, 1957.
Advisory board Dominican College, Racine. Past director Goodwill of Racine. Second lieutenant Field Artillery, United States Army, World War I. Member Racine Manufacturers Association (governor), Racine Chamber of Commerce (past vice-president, director), American Legion 32d Division Vets, Elks (trustee), Racine Country Club, Last Man's Club (Racine).
Meadowbrook Country Club, Somerset Club.
Married Eleanor Sheakley (deceased). Married second, Evelyn Graves, 1960.