Does MPHS have photographs: Yes
Address in Mount Prospect: 104 S. William & 22 Busse Ave.
Birth Date: December 2, 1895
Death Date: March 17, 1980
Spouse: Margaret Behrens
Children:
Interesting information on life, career, accomplishments:
Edwin C. Wille was born December 2, 1895 in Elk Grove Township, Illinois. His father, William, was a German immigrant who worked as a carpenter. His mother, Engel, was born in Illinois. According to the United States Census records Edwin lived with his parents and 7 siblings in 1900 and with his parents and 6 siblings in 1910. According to his World War I Draft Registration card by June 1917 Edwin worked as a bartender for his father. His noted on the form that “I am willing to fight for my country to defend it and not for other countries outside of USA.” Edwin did end up enlisting in the military on October 5, 1917 and was discharged on June 5, 1919. He served with Co. A, 129th Infantry. When he returned home, Edwin lived with his parents, three siblings and four nieces and nephews in Mount Prospect on Busse Avenue and worked as a carpenter. He married Margaret D. Behrens of Des Plaines on June 29, 1929. He and Margaret lived at 104 William Street in 1930; Edwin continued to work as a carpenter. He was elected as a Mount Prospect trustee on the Progressive ticket in April 1932. During this term he served on the board’s street and sidewalks, fire and water, and police and lights committees. Edwin won reelection in 1935 when he ran on the Community ticket. He served as chairman of the police committee and continued work with the fire and water and streets committees. Edwin left the board of trustees in 1937. By 1940 Edwin and his wife, Margaret, had three children, a daughter and two sons and lived at 22 Busse Avenue in Mount Prospect. Edwin worked as a beer distributor. On the World War II Draft Registration form Edwin indicated he worked for himself but did disclose the kind of business. In 1950 he was again living at 104 S. William now with his wife, son, daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. His profession is listed as carpenter. Edwin’s wife, Margaret, died in 1972. Edwin Wille died on March 17, 1980. He is buried in Memory Gardens cemetery in Arlington Heights.