Vonachen Family - Ourfolk
Harold Albert Vonachen B: 31 AUG 1925
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Harold was born on 31 AUG 1925 in Peoria, Illinois . He is the son of Harold Albert Vonachen (9 DEC 1898 - FEB 1975) and Bernice Doyle Verner (Vonachen) (29 JUL 1899 - APR 1980). Harold was married to Donna Jean Hurst (Vonachen) on 11 MAY 1957. Donna was born on 30 JAN 1937 . View Family Chart - - -
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- Vonachen's Old Place (VOP) - Reminiscent of a nineteenth century small town railroad depot, Vonachens Old Place has drawn the attention of visitors and restaurant connoisseurs from around the world for decades.
better known as Pete, opened a restaurant in Peoria called Vonachen's
Junction in 1956. It has now been sold and is called Vonachen's Old
Place (1991).
Harold: Peoria Journal Star, Inc. 2002
Junction in 1956. It has now been sold and is called Vonachen's Old
Place (1991).
Harold Albert Vonachen
Birth: Aug. 31, 1925, in Peoria.
Education: Graduated Spalding Institute (1943). Bachelor of science in business administration, Bradley University (1949).
Personal: Married Donna Hurst on May 11, 1957. Has daughter, Mary Michael 'Mikey,' sons Harold III (Rocky), Gregory, Daniel, Mark.
Professional: Investor in Peoria Chiefs Midwest League baseball team. Chiefs president and general partner 1994-98. Formed Peoria Chiefs Professional Baseball Club in 1983, owner 1983-88. Owner and major stockholder in Peoria Blacktop, Inc. (1973). General partner and developer for Days Inn Motel (1978-85). Developer, general manager and investor in Vonachens Hyatt Lodge (1965-76). Built Vonachen s Junction restaurant in 1955. Managed original Murphy s Restaurant (1953-55). Peoria area dairy products salesman for Soldwedel Dairy (1951-52).
Past affiliations: National Restaurant Association; Peoria Association of Commerce (director); Peoria Convention Committee; Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame (director); Peoria Cerebral Palsy Board (director); OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Advisory Board; Peoria Park District (trustee and vice-president, 7 years); Bradley University Chiefs Club; Creve Coeur Club of Peoria (director); Bradley University Board of Trustees; Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign (director, 1989-90); Children s Hospital of Illinois at Saint Francis Medical Center (chairman, 8 years).
Military Service: United States Navy (December 1943-May 1946).
Achievements/honors: Bradley University Distinguished Alumnus Award (1985); Bradley University Centurion Award (1986); Sporting News Professional Baseball Class A Minor League Executive of the Year (1985); Tri-County Outstanding Sports Figure of the Year (1985); Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame (1988); Bradley University Athletic Hall of Fame (1994); Bob Michel Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished community service (2002).
Birth: Aug. 31, 1925, in Peoria.
Education: Graduated Spalding Institute (1943). Bachelor of science in business administration, Bradley University (1949).
Personal: Married Donna Hurst on May 11, 1957. Has daughter, Mary Michael 'Mikey,' sons Harold III (Rocky), Gregory, Daniel, Mark.
Professional: Investor in Peoria Chiefs Midwest League baseball team. Chiefs president and general partner 1994-98. Formed Peoria Chiefs Professional Baseball Club in 1983, owner 1983-88. Owner and major stockholder in Peoria Blacktop, Inc. (1973). General partner and developer for Days Inn Motel (1978-85). Developer, general manager and investor in Vonachens Hyatt Lodge (1965-76). Built Vonachen s Junction restaurant in 1955. Managed original Murphy s Restaurant (1953-55). Peoria area dairy products salesman for Soldwedel Dairy (1951-52).
Past affiliations: National Restaurant Association; Peoria Association of Commerce (director); Peoria Convention Committee; Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame (director); Peoria Cerebral Palsy Board (director); OSF Saint Francis Medical Center Advisory Board; Peoria Park District (trustee and vice-president, 7 years); Bradley University Chiefs Club; Creve Coeur Club of Peoria (director); Bradley University Board of Trustees; Salvation Army Tree of Lights campaign (director, 1989-90); Children s Hospital of Illinois at Saint Francis Medical Center (chairman, 8 years).
Military Service: United States Navy (December 1943-May 1946).
Achievements/honors: Bradley University Distinguished Alumnus Award (1985); Bradley University Centurion Award (1986); Sporting News Professional Baseball Class A Minor League Executive of the Year (1985); Tri-County Outstanding Sports Figure of the Year (1985); Greater Peoria Area Sports Hall of Fame (1988); Bradley University Athletic Hall of Fame (1994); Bob Michel Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished community service (2002).
Last change (on this page): 15 OCT 2018