Calvin Sutker
Calvin Sutker | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from the 13th district | |
| In office December 1994 – December 2002 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Larry Suffredin |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 56th district | |
| In office January 7, 1985 – January 14, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Aaron Jaffe |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey Schoenberg |
| Chairman of Democratic Party of Illinois | |
| In office January 4, 1985 – 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Philip J. Rock |
| Succeeded by | Vince Demuzio |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 23, 1923 Forest Park, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 2013 (aged 89) Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Phyllis (née Twery) |
| Children | Four children |
| Residence | Skokie, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago (B.A.) University of Chicago (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Calvin Sutker (May 23, 1923 – April 25, 2013) was an American politician and lawyer. Over his nearly four decades in politics, Sutker served as a Skokie Village Board member, Niles Township Democratic Committeeman, Democratic National Committeeman from Illinois, Chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and a Cook County Commissioner.