Quesse in the Chicago Flat Janitors' Union Yearbook, 1918
1st President of the Service Employees International Union
In office 1921–1927
Succeeded by
Oscar Nelson
Personal details
Born
William Frederick Quesse
April 4, 1878 Chebanse, Illinois, U.S.
Died
February 16, 1927(1927-02-16) (aged 48)
Spouse
Margaret A. Pankau
(m. 1901)
Children
William
Catherine
Parents
Christopher Quesse
Elsie Haake
Relatives
William McFetridge
Occupation
Labor leader
Known for
labor movement
Nickname
Bill
William Frederick Quesse (April 4, 1878 – February 16, 1927)[1] was an American labor leader and president of the Building Service Employees International Union, the precursor of the Service Employees International Union, from 1921 to 1927. He was the union's founding president.
^"Death Notices," Chicago Daily Tribune, February 17, 1927.
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