Repository: UIHistories Project: Dedication - Carillon [PAGE 4]

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Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Staley, whose generosity provided the magnificent Schulmerich Carillon, are residents of Naples, Florida. Until his retirement on June 15, 1956, Mr. Staley was a Director and Vice-President in Charge of Customer Relations for the A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company of Decatur. Mr. Staley was a long-time resident of Decatur, and both he and Mrs. Staley were active in civic affaire there. He was Vice-President and then President of the Young Men's Christian Association. He was on the Community Chest Board and in 1940 was presented the Civic Service Award for his work for the Chest. Mrs. Staley was on the Executive Board of the American Cancer Society and the Board of the Girls' Welfare Home. Mr. Staley is a member of the University of Illinois Class of 1931 and long has been interested in its programs. He is a sports enthusiast and not only follows Illinois teams but works to help them. He is a member of the University of Illinois Foundation, to which he and Mrs. Staley are making their gift for the purchase of the Carillon. Mr. Staley always has been keenly interested in aviation. In 1940 he served as a member of the U. S. Army Air Force. The A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company, an important Illinois industry, was founded by Rollin Stale/s father, the late A. E. Staley, Sr.