Background
Therien, William Russell was born on September 29, 1921 in Momence, Illinois, United States. Son of William Wilbur and Catherine (Sweet) Therien.
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William Russell Therien
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Student, St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, Indiana, 1940—1942. Student, General Motors Manager School, 1959.
Career
Parts and service manager W. W. Therien Chevrolet, Momence, Illinois, 1945—1957, manager service, 1957—1960, owner, dealer, manager, 1960—1969. President W.W. Therien Chevrolet Corporation, since 1969. Served to corporal United States Army, 1942-1945, PTO.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee Illinois Automotive Trade Association Insurance Trust Board, Springfield, 1979—1983. Director Momence Federal Savings & Loan, Bloomington Federal Treasurer, Momence, 1948—1954. Junior committeeman Ganeer Township, 1952—1960.
Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Momence Chamber of Commerce (past president, past director), General Motors Dealers Planning Commission, Kankakee Country Club, Lions Club (Momence).
Connections
Married Clairdel Lois Phillips, January 28, 1942. Children: Nancy Kaye, Cynthia Joan.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Republican