Wendell E. Jones
Wendell Edward Jones (November 4, 1937 – October 25 2011) was an American educator, businessman, and politician.
Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Jones received his bachelor's degree in speech and hearing therapy and his master's degree in special education from Ball State University. Jones also went to graduated school at Northern Illinois University. He was a speech therapist in the Palatine, Illinois School District. He was also a salesman and was the owner of a promotional products company: "Wenco." Jones served on the Palatine Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1973 and as Palatine Village President from 1973 to 1977. Jones was a Republican. From 1998 to 2007, Jones served in the Illinois State Senate. Jones died in Fort Myers, Florida.[1][2]
Notes
- ^ Wendell Edward Jones-obituary
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 2005-2006,' Biographical Sketch of Wendell E. Jones. pg. 93
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