Francis S. Lorenz

Francis S. Lorenz (September 4, 1919 – June 26, 2008) was an American jurist and politician.

Francis S. Lorenz
61st Treasurer of Illinois
In office
September 1, 1961 – January 14, 1963
GovernorOtto Kerner Jr.
Preceded byJoseph D. Lohman
Succeeded byWilliam J. Scott
Personal details
BornSeptember 4, 1919
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2008(2008-06-26) (aged 88)
Barrington, Illinois, U.S.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lorenz received his bachelor's degree in law from DePaul University College of Law and was admitted to the Illinois bar. He served as an assistant corporation counsel for the city of Chicago in the 1940s. He was elected Clerk of the Superior Court of Cook County in 1956 and Cook County Treasurer in 1958 and was a Democrat. In 1961, Illinois Governor Otto Kerner, Jr. appointed Lorenz Illinois Treasurer to fill a vacancy, when Joseph D. Lohman resigned. Then, in 1962, Kerner appointed Lorenz director of the Illinois Department of Public Works and Buildings. From 1970 to 1992, Lorenz served as judge of the Illinois Appellate Court. He died in Barrington, Illinois of pneumonia at age 93.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1961-1962,' Biographical Sketch of Francis S. Lorenz, pg. 106-107
  2. 'Retired Illinois appeals Judge Francis S. Lorenz dies at age 93-Public service career includes Chicago city lawyer, Cook County treasurer and state transportation chief,' Chicago Tribune, Mary Owens, July 2, 2008



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