Ernie Skeel was one of the early leaders, a co-founder of Rotary Club of Seattle #4, and much of the early Constitution and By-Laws of Rotary International was written by him. He was also responsible for the wording of the Ideals of Service.
Ernst L. “Ernie” Skeel, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, migrated to Seattle in 1907 and practiced law there for 44 years, but he was better known for his wide-ranging business interests, his advocacy of economic development, and his wide-ranging civic contributions. At various times he headed the Municipal League of Seattle,…
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