Dr. De Wilton Timberman, born May 1, 1888, in St. Louis, was the eldest son of William J. Timberman and Tillie Genevieve Spore. Educated at public and private schools as well as the National University, he graduated with M.D. and B.S. degrees in 1916. Initially a preacher, he enlisted in the Medical Reserve Corps during World War I, serving in France. Married to Minnie Hawkins, he has two children and is involved in various fraternal organizations and local politics, maintaining a strong commitment to his medical career.