Robert Pechous
Robert Pechous | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1977–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 24, 1933 Berwyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 2013 (aged 79) Berwyn, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Southern Illinois University (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Robert C. "Bob" Pechous (August 24, 1933 – July 9, 2013) was an American politician and educator.
Early life[edit]
Born in Berwyn, Illinois, Pechous served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He then received his degree in political science from Southern Illinois University.
Career[edit]
Before entering politics, Pechous worked as a teacher. Pechous was the Berwyn Township supervisor and Berwyn city clerk. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1977 to 1983 as a Democrat. In 1992, he ran unsuccessfully for his old seat.[1][2][3]
Death[edit]
Pechous died in Berwyn, Illinois.[4]
Notes[edit]
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Robert C. Pechous, pg. 81
- ^ Ourcampaigns.com-Robert C. Berwyn
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994,' Vote for State Representatives, pg. 408
- ^ "Robert Pechous, former state rep, Berwyn Township Supervisor dies at 79". July 10, 2013. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
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