Robert C. "Bob" Pechous (August 24, 1933 – July 9, 2013) was an American politician and educator.
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 |
Early life
editBorn 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
editBefore 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
editPechous 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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