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Article: (Aug. 6, 1934-Sept. 17, 2007): Banker found career, wife in same move.
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- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- September 18, 2007
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Byline: Monique Garcia
Sep. 18--An accordion player set on a career as a musician, Kenneth A. Skopec decided to apply for a job at Mid-City National Bank at the urging of a family friend, who was working in the filing department there.
She figured it was a good way for her friend to make a few bucks, and it would pay off for her too. In 1952, Mr. Skopec was hired as a full-time teller, and she made $12.50 for the referral. Three years later, they were married, and 20 years later, he became bank president.
"I got more than my money's worth," said Rosemarie "Cookie" Skopec.
Mr. Skopec, 73, died of colon cancer Monday, Sept. 17, in his ...
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