Background
Jean, Wilmer Francis was born on August 3, 1915 in Worthington, Indiana, United States. Son of Guy and Gleeda Iona (Collins) Jean.
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Wilmer Francis Jean
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Wilmer Francis Jean, American gemologist. Certified gemologist. Decorated Bronze Star. Precinct worker Richmond Borough Republican Party, Staten Island, 1952-1953. Fellow Gemmological Association Great Britain (Diploma award 1961); member American Gem Society United States of America (graduate), Orlando-Winter Park Florida Chamber of C. (business member 1963-1966). Lodges: Elks (loyal knight elect 1987-1988), Moose.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1959.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1942, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1947, resigned, 1947. Salesman Jack Wehner Realty Company, Denver, 1947-1949. Field representative Edison Corporation, Staten Island, New York, 1950-1951.
Instructor, technician Gemological Institute American, New York City, 1951-1953. Owner, president William F. Jean, Inc. Importer, Pittsburgh, 1953-1959.
Salesman, jeweler Kauffman's Jewelry Department, 1959-1960. Gemologist Hardy and Hayes, Inc., 1960-1961. Graduate gemologist Neiman-Marcus Precious Gems, Dallas, 1961-1963.
Assistant vice president, manager Jacobs Jewelers, Inc. subsidiary Zales, Orlando, Florida, 1963-1966. Owner, importer William F. Jean Company, Orlando and Clearwater, from 1971.
Achievements
Membership
Precinct worker Richmond Borough Republican Party, Staten Island, 1952-1953. Fellow Gemmological Association Great Britain (Diploma award 1961). Member American Gem Society United States of America (graduate), Orlando-Winter Park Florida Chamber of C. (business member 1963-1966).
Lodges: Elks (loyal knight elect 1987-1988), Moose.
Interests
Connections
Married Josephine Catania, February 8, 1951 (deceased March 1979). Married Pauline Edna Morris, December 22, 1984. Children: Steven Charles Wheeler, Rober Morris Wheeler.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Methodist