George F. Sisler (1896 or 1897 – September 24, 1992) was an American politician and businessman.
George F. Sisler | |
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.png) Portrait from the 1965–1966 Illinois Blue Book | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the at-large district | |
| In office January 13, 1965 – January 11, 1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1896 or 1897 Epworth, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 95) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois |
Early life and career edit
Sisler was born on a farm in Epworth, Iowa.[1][2]
Sisler received an undergraduate degree from the University of Dubuque.[1] In 1921, he received a Master of Arts[2] degree from the University of Chicago; he later received a divinity degree from there as well.[1]
In his early career, Sisler worked as a railroad conductor, before serving as a private in World War I. After the war, he was a teacher at Lake Forest Academy. In the 1930s, he began working at First National Bank, where he stayed until the 1960s. He then started Sisler & Krebs, a consulting firm, where he worked until his retirement in 1989.[1]
Political career edit
Sisler was elected as a "blue ribbon" Republican candidate in the 1964 Illinois House of Representatives election, which was held at-large.[1] Sisler was endorsed in that election by the Independent Voters of Illinois,[3] who later rated him as one of the best freshman legislators elected that year.[1]
In the House, Sisler backed a pay raise for legislators, which intended to raise yearly salaries from $6,000 to $9,000, arguing that legislators were not paid adequately compared to what businessmen would be paid for doing a similarly important job.[4]
Sisler ran for the 12th district of the Illinois Senate in 1966. He was unopposed in the Republican primary, but was defeated in the general election by Democratic incumbent Joseph L. DeLaCour.[5][6]
Sisler ran for City Treasurer of Chicago in 1967. He was the Cook County Republican Party's preferred candidate,[7] defeating Daniel M. Dumo by a wide margin for the party's nomination in the February 28 primary election.[8] He faced Democratic candidate Marshall Korshak.[1] The Chicago Tribune made no endorsement in the race, stating that both candidates were qualified.[9] Sisler lost the general election to Korshak by a wide margin;[10] however, he outperformed John L. Waner, the Republican nominee in the concurrent mayoral election.[11]
Personal life edit
Sisler served as the president of various organizations, including the Church Federation of Greater Chicago and the Rotary Club of Chicago.[1]
Sisler was the cousin of George H. Sisler, a first baseman who played primarily for the St. Louis Browns.[1]
Sisler died on September 24, 1992 in Chicago at the age of 95.[1]
Electoral history edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George F. Sisler | 5,379 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 5,379 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph L. DeLaCour (incumbent) | 28,256 | 53.40 | |
| Republican | George F. Sisler | 24,653 | 46.60 | |
| Total votes | 52,909 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George F. Sisler | 61,407 | 85.74 | |
| Republican | Daniel M. Dumo | 10,215 | 14.26 | |
| Total votes | 71,622 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marshall Korshak | 776,282 | 73.59 | |
| Republican | George F. Sisler | 278,579 | 26.41 | |
| Total votes | 1,054,861 | 100.0 | ||
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Heise, Kenan (September 26, 1992). "George Sisler, 95; Career Spanned Banking, Politics". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ a b Powell, Paul (ed.). Illinois Blue Book (1965-1966 ed.). p. 291. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ "IVI Endorses 37 in At-Large Race". Freeport Journal-Standard. October 29, 1964. p. 18. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "House Votes $3,000 Legislator Pay Hike". Chicago Tribune. April 29, 1965. p. 8. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Official Vote of the State of Illinois". Illinois State Board of Elections. 1966. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ Tagge, George (December 29, 1966). "City Polish Leader Will Fight Daley". Chicago Tribune. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Machine To Go For Big Daley Vote Tuesday". Chicago Tribune. February 26, 1967. p. 2. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ a b "Results of Vote Canvass in Chicago". Chicago Tribune. March 8, 1967. p. 36. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ^ Wood, J. Howard; Maxwell, W. D. (April 2, 1967). "The City Election". Chicago Tribune. p. 28. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ a b "Canvass Gives Daley 73.02%". Chicago Tribune. April 11, 1967. p. 16. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Seltzner, Bob (April 7, 1967). "True To His Word, Mayor In Strong 'March' Stand". The Daily Calumet. p. 1. Retrieved February 6, 2024.