Robert Pechous Explained

Robert Pechous
Birth Date:	August 24, 1933
Death Date:	July 9, 2013 (aged 79)
Birth Place:	Berwyn, Illinois, U.S.
Death Place:	Berwyn, Illinois, U.S.
Office:	Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Termstart:	1977
Termend:	1983
Party:	Democratic
Battles:	Korean War
Alma Mater:	Southern Illinois University (BA)

Robert C. "Bob" Pechous (August 24, 1933  - July 9, 2013) was an American politician and educator.

Early life

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

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

Pechous died in Berwyn, Illinois.^[4]

Notes and References

1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1979-1980,' Biographical Sketch of Robert C. Pechous, pg. 81
2. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=76248 Ourcampaigns.com-Robert C. Berwyn
3. 'Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994,' Vote for State Representatives, pg. 408
4. Web site: Robert Pechous, former state rep, Berwyn Township Supervisor dies at 79 . July 10, 2013 . July 10, 2013.