Theodore I. Fry

Theodore I. Fry (July 25, 1881 – January 28, 1962) was a Michigan politician.

Theodore I. Fry
Treasurer of Michigan
In office
1933–1938
GovernorWilliam Comstock
Frank Fitzgerald
Frank Murphy
Preceded byHoward C. Lawrence
Succeeded byMiller Dunckel
In office
1941–1942
GovernorMurray Van Wagoner
Preceded byMiller Dunckel
Succeeded byD. Hale Brake
Personal details
Born(1881-07-25)July 25, 1881
Fremont, Michigan
DiedJanuary 28, 1962(1962-01-28) (aged 80)
Fremont, Michigan
Political partyDemocratic

Early life

Fry was born on July 25, 1881, in Fremont, Michigan.[1]

Career

Fry began his career as a teller with the Old Fremont State Bank and was elected Cashier in 1907.[2] At some point, Fry worked as a director for Fremont Canning Company. Fry served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1933 to 1938. Fry was not reelected to this position in 1938. In 1936 and 1940, Fry served as a delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan. From 1941 to 1942, Fry once again served as State Treasurer. In 1942, Fry again failed to procure reelection. Fry was a presidential elector in 1944. In 1944 and 1956, Fry served as an alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan.[1]

Personal life

Fry was a member of the Freemasons and the Shriners.[1]

Death

Fry died on January 28, 1962, in Gerber Hospital in Fremont.[1]

References
  1. "Fry". Political Graveyard. Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  2. Journal. United States, Morse & Bagg, printers to the Legislature, 1962. p.187
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