John D. Karel (1878-1959)

Notes:

Paris Township native, rose from bookkeeper at Michigan Chair Company in 1904 to secretary-treasurer and general manager in 1916. Elected alderman 1908-10 and 1914-16, 3rd ward commissioner 1924-28. Worked closely with city manager George Welsh fighting Depression problems. Kent County purchasing agent 1935-1940 and three-term state legislator 1944-1950.

Data Provider:

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Collection:

Mayors of Grand Rapids digital collection

Subject Topic:

Mayors and Portraits

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URL:

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