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| name = Philip Willkie
| name = Philip Willkie
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| birth_name = Philip Herman Willkie
| birth_name = Philip Herman Willkie
| birth_date = {{birth date|1919|12|7}}
| birth_date = {{birth date|1919|12|7}}
| birth_place = [[Rushville, Indiana]]
| birth_place = [[Rushville, Indiana]], US
| death_date = {{death date and age|1974|4|10|1919|12|17}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1974|4|10|1919|12|17}}
| death_place = [[Rushville, Indiana]]
| death_place = [[Rushville, Indiana]], US
| death_cause = [[Suicide]]
| death_cause = Suicide
| resting_place = East Hill Cemetery, [[Rushville, Indiana]]
| resting_place = East Hill Cemetery, [[Rushville, Indiana]]
| office1 = Member of the<br>[[Indiana House of Representatives]]<br>from [[Henry County, Indiana|Henry County]] and [[Rush County, Indiana|Rush County]]
| office1 = Member of the<br>[[Indiana House of Representatives]]<br>from [[Henry County, Indiana|Henry County]] and [[Rush County, Indiana|Rush County]]
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|successor1 = Vance Manifold Waggoner
|successor1 = Vance Manifold Waggoner
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| spouse = {{ubl|Rosalie Heffelfinger (1950-1962; divorced)|Virginia Isabell (1965-1974; his death)}}
| spouse = {{ubl|{{marriage|Rosalie Heffelfinger|1950|1962|end=divorced}}|{{marriage|Virginia Isabell|1965}}}}
| children = 5
| children = 5
| parents = [[Wendell Willkie]]<br>Edith Wilk Willkie
| father = [[Wendell Willkie]]
| occupation = [[Lawyer]], [[politician]]
| occupation = Lawyer, politician
| alma_mater = [[Princeton University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|AB]])<br>[[Harvard University]] ([[Master of Arts|AM]])<br>[[Columbia University]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]])
| alma_mater = [[Princeton University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|AB]])<br>[[Harvard University]] ([[Master of Arts|AM]])<br>[[Columbia University]] ([[Bachelor of Laws|LLB]])
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'''Philip Herman Willkie''' (December 7, 1919 – April 10, 1974) was an American [[lawyer]] and a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politician from [[Indiana]]. He was the only child of [[Wendell Willkie]], the Republican candidate for [[President of the United States]] in the [[1940 United States presidential election|election of 1940]], and Edith Willkie.
'''Philip Herman Willkie''' (December 7, 1919 – April 10, 1974) was an American lawyer and a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] politician from [[Indiana]]. He was the only child of [[Wendell Willkie]], the Republican candidate for [[President of the United States]] in the [[1940 United States presidential election|election of 1940]], and Edith Willkie.


Willkie was educated at [[Harvard University]], [[Columbia University]] and [[Princeton University]]. He also graduated from the [[American Bankers Association]] [[Stonier Graduate School of Banking]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/willison-wilshire.html|title=The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Willison to Wilsnack|first=Lawrence|last=Kestenbaum|publisher=|accessdate=4 February 2017}}</ref> During [[World War II]], he served as a lieutenant in the [[United States Navy]] and was second in command under Commander Weems.
Willkie was educated at [[Harvard University]], [[Columbia University]] and [[Princeton University]]. He also graduated from the [[American Bankers Association]] Stonier Graduate School of Banking.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/willison-wilshire.html|title=The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Willison to Wilsnack|first=Lawrence|last=Kestenbaum|publisher=|accessdate=4 February 2017}}</ref> During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the [[United States Navy]] and was second in command under Commander Weems.


Willkie was president of the Rushville National Bank in [[Rushville, Indiana|Rushville]], Indiana, a farmer and cattleman, and a businessman who served on several corporate boards. He was for three two-year terms a member of the [[Indiana House of Representatives]] from 1949 to 1955.<ref>[http://legdb.iga.in.gov/#!/legislator/6145/Philip-Willkie Indiana Legislators Database-Philip Herman Wilkie]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1974/04/11/archives/philip-h-willkie-banker-is-dead-son-of-1940-pesidential-candidate.html|title=Philip H. Willkie Banker, Is Dead|newspaper=The New York Times|date=Apr 11, 1974|accessdate=Aug 14, 2019}}</ref> In 1960, Willkie ran for [[Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction]], but lost to the incumbent, William Earl Wilson by 0.87%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.capitolandwashington.com/results/1960/23/1/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180406040353/http://www.capitolandwashington.com/results/1960/23/1/|archive-date = 2018-04-06|title = 1960 General Election for Supt. Of Public Instruction}}</ref>
Willkie was president of the Rushville National Bank in [[Rushville, Indiana|Rushville]], Indiana, a farmer and cattleman, and a businessman who served on several corporate boards. He was for three two-year terms a member of the [[Indiana House of Representatives]] from 1949 to 1955.<ref>[http://legdb.iga.in.gov/#!/legislator/6145/Philip-Willkie Indiana Legislators Database-Philip Herman Willkie]</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1974/04/11/archives/philip-h-willkie-banker-is-dead-son-of-1940-pesidential-candidate.html|title=Philip H. Willkie Banker, Is Dead|newspaper=The New York Times|date=Apr 11, 1974|accessdate=Aug 14, 2019}}</ref> In 1960, Willkie ran for [[Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction]], but lost to the incumbent, William Earl Wilson by 0.87%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.capitolandwashington.com/results/1960/23/1/|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180406040353/http://www.capitolandwashington.com/results/1960/23/1/|archive-date = 2018-04-06|title = 1960 General Election for Supt. Of Public Instruction}}</ref>


Willkie supported allowing foreign-trained doctors the ability to practice in small-town America. He also advocated the preservation of the independence of small-town banking.
Willkie supported allowing foreign-trained doctors the ability to practice in small-town America. He also advocated the preservation of the independence of small-town banking.
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His professional and social associations included [[Beta Theta Pi]] fraternity, the [[Masonic lodge]], [[Moose International]], [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]], Press Club, and the Columbia Club of Indianapolis. He was an admitted to the bar in [[New York (state)|New York]], [[Washington D.C.]], and Indiana.
His professional and social associations included [[Beta Theta Pi]] fraternity, the [[Masonic lodge]], [[Moose International]], [[Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks]], Press Club, and the Columbia Club of Indianapolis. He was an admitted to the bar in [[New York (state)|New York]], [[Washington D.C.]], and Indiana.


He died by [[suicide]] on April 10, 1974. News reports indicated that his suicide followed the early stages of an investigation of the Rushville National Bank by federal regulators.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/indiana-evening-gazette/1974-06-03/page-12|title=Indiana Evening Gazette, June 3, 1974, p. 12 - NewspaperArchive®|date=3 June 1974|publisher=|accessdate=4 February 2017}}</ref> The bank was shut down by the [[Office of the Comptroller of the Currency]] in 1992 as [[insolvency|insolvent]]. He was survived by both his former wife, Rosalie Heffelfinger whom he married in 1950 and divorced in 1962, and their three sons Wendell II, Philip and Frank Willkie; and his then-current wife, Virginia Isabell, whom he married in 1965, and their two sons, Benjamin J. and David W. Willkie and a step daughter Laura Selm The latter Mrs. Willkie died in [[Indianapolis]] at age of 89.
He died by [[suicide]] on April 10, 1974. News reports indicated that his suicide followed the early stages of an investigation of the Rushville National Bank by federal regulators.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/indiana-evening-gazette/1974-06-03/page-12|title=Indiana Evening Gazette, June 3, 1974, p. 12 - NewspaperArchive®|date=3 June 1974|publisher=|accessdate=4 February 2017}}</ref> The bank was shut down by the [[Office of the Comptroller of the Currency]] in 1992 as [[insolvency|insolvent]]. He was survived by both his former wife, Rosalie Heffelfinger whom he married in 1950 and divorced in 1962, and their three sons Wendell II, Philip and Frank Willkie; and his then-current wife, Virginia Isabell, whom he married in 1965, and their two sons, Benjamin J. and David W. Willkie and a step daughter Laura Selm. Virginia died in [[Indianapolis]] at the age of 89.


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* {{Find a Grave|6446482|Philip Willkie}}
* {{Find a Grave|6446482|Philip Willkie}}

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Latest revision as of 01:16, 9 December 2024

Philip Willkie
Member of the
Indiana House of Representatives
from Henry County and Rush County
In office
November 3, 1948[1] – November 3, 1954
Preceded byRaymond Charles Morgan[2]
Succeeded byVance Manifold Waggoner
Personal details
Born
Philip Herman Willkie

(1919-12-07)December 7, 1919
Rushville, Indiana, US
DiedApril 10, 1974(1974-04-10) (aged 54)
Rushville, Indiana, US
Cause of deathSuicide
Resting placeEast Hill Cemetery, Rushville, Indiana
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Rosalie Heffelfinger
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1950; div. 1962)​
  • Virginia Isabell
    ​
    (m. 1965)​
Children5
Parent
Alma materPrinceton University (AB)
Harvard University (AM)
Columbia University (LLB)
OccupationLawyer, politician
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service1941–1945
Battles/warsWorld War II

Philip Herman Willkie (December 7, 1919 – April 10, 1974) was an American lawyer and a Republican politician from Indiana. He was the only child of Wendell Willkie, the Republican candidate for President of the United States in the election of 1940, and Edith Willkie.

Willkie was educated at Harvard University, Columbia University and Princeton University. He also graduated from the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking.[3] During World War II, he served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy and was second in command under Commander Weems.

Willkie was president of the Rushville National Bank in Rushville, Indiana, a farmer and cattleman, and a businessman who served on several corporate boards. He was for three two-year terms a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955.[4][5] In 1960, Willkie ran for Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction, but lost to the incumbent, William Earl Wilson by 0.87%.[6]

Willkie supported allowing foreign-trained doctors the ability to practice in small-town America. He also advocated the preservation of the independence of small-town banking.

His professional and social associations included Beta Theta Pi fraternity, the Masonic lodge, Moose International, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Press Club, and the Columbia Club of Indianapolis. He was an admitted to the bar in New York, Washington D.C., and Indiana.

He died by suicide on April 10, 1974. News reports indicated that his suicide followed the early stages of an investigation of the Rushville National Bank by federal regulators.[7] The bank was shut down by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in 1992 as insolvent. He was survived by both his former wife, Rosalie Heffelfinger whom he married in 1950 and divorced in 1962, and their three sons Wendell II, Philip and Frank Willkie; and his then-current wife, Virginia Isabell, whom he married in 1965, and their two sons, Benjamin J. and David W. Willkie and a step daughter Laura Selm. Virginia died in Indianapolis at the age of 89.

References

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  1. ^ "Information on Philip Herman Willkie". Archived from the original on 2018-04-06.
  2. ^ "State Representatives from Henry County". Archived from the original on 2018-04-06.
  3. ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Willison to Wilsnack". Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  4. ^ Indiana Legislators Database-Philip Herman Willkie
  5. ^ "Philip H. Willkie Banker, Is Dead". The New York Times. Apr 11, 1974. Retrieved Aug 14, 2019.
  6. ^ "1960 General Election for Supt. Of Public Instruction". Archived from the original on 2018-04-06.
  7. ^ "Indiana Evening Gazette, June 3, 1974, p. 12 - NewspaperArchive®". 3 June 1974. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
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Party political offices
Preceded by
Wilbur E. Young
 Republican nominee for Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction
1960 		Succeeded by
Alvin C. Cast


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