Background
Palenchar, Robert Edward was born on April 8, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Peter and Irene Ann (Repicky) Palenchar.
diversified industry executive
Palenchar, Robert Edward was born on April 8, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John Peter and Irene Ann (Repicky) Palenchar.
Bachelor of Arts Notre Dame, 1942. Postgrad, University Michigan, 1943.
With Ex-Cell-O Corporation, Detroit, 1949-1962, director industrial relations, 1962. Vice president employee relations Automotive division Budd Company, Detroit, 1962-1966. Vice president, director employee relations Sunbeam Corporation, Chicago, 1966-1969.
Vice president personnel and public relations Esmark, Inc., 1969-1977, vice president corporation affairs and personnel, from 1977. Director Estronics, Inc., Swift & Company.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943. Member Chicago Board Commerce, N.A.M., Notre Dame Alumni Association, American Management Association, Business Roundtable, Conference Board Clubs: Mid-America (Chicago). Glen Oak (Glen Ellyn, Illinois).
Married Ethel Lindsay, September 10, 1942. Children– Patricia Ann Palenchar Atchinson, James Lindsay.