John Henry Stelle

American politician John Henry StelleOfficial portrait c. 1937-1938National Commander of the American LegionIn office1945–1946Preceded byEdward N. ScheiberlingSucceeded byPaul H. Griffith29th Governor of IllinoisIn officeOctober 6, 1940 – January 13, 1941LieutenantVacantPreceded byHenry HornerSucceeded byDwight H. Green34th Lieutenant Governor of IllinoisIn officeJanuary 4, 1937 – October 6, 1940GovernorHenry HornerPreceded byThomas DonovanSucceeded byHugh W. Cross48th Treasurer of IllinoisIn office1935 – 1937Preceded byJohn C. MartinSucceeded byJohn C. Martin Personal detailsBorn(1891-08-10)August 10, 1891McLeansboro, Illinois, U.S.DiedJuly 5, 1962(1962-07-05) (aged 70)St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.PartyDemocraticEducationWestern Military AcademyWashington UniversitySignatureMilitary serviceAllegianceUnited StatesBranch/serviceUnited States ArmyUnitIllinois National GuardBattles/warsWorld War I John Henry Stelle (August 10, 1891 – July 5, 1962) was an American politician who served as the national commander of the American Legion from 1945 to 1946. He previously served as the 29th governor of Illinois (1940–1941), the 34th lieutenant governor of Illinois (1937–1940), and