John Henry Stelle
John Stelle | |
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Official portrait of Stelle, 1937 | |
| National Commander of the American Legion | |
| In office 1945–1946 | |
| Preceded by | Edward N. Scheiberling |
| Succeeded by | Paul H. Griffith |
| 29th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office October 6, 1940 – January 13, 1941 | |
| Lieutenant | Vacant |
| Preceded by | Henry Horner |
| Succeeded by | Dwight H. Green |
| 34th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 4, 1937 – October 6, 1940 | |
| Governor | Henry Horner |
| Preceded by | Thomas Donovan |
| Succeeded by | Hugh W. Cross |
| 48th Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office 1935 – 1937 | |
| Preceded by | John C. Martin |
| Succeeded by | John C. Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1891 McLeansboro, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 1962 (aged 70) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Unit | Illinois National Guard |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
John Henry Stelle (August 10, 1891 – July 5, 1962) was an American politician. He was the 29th governor of Illinois from 1940 until 1941. He was also the 34th lieutenant governor of Illinois from 1937 until 1940 and the Treasurer of Illinois from 1935 until 1937.[1]