William Quesse

William Quesse
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.