Background
Graese, Clifford Ernest was born on January 5, 1927 in Canova, South Dakota, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Alma M. (Neugebauer) Graese.
Graese, Clifford Ernest was born on January 5, 1927 in Canova, South Dakota, United States. Son of Arthur Edward and Alma M. (Neugebauer) Graese.
Bachelor of Science, University South Dakota, 1949. Doctor of Laws, University South Dakota, 1980.
With, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, Minneapolis, New York City, 1949-1986; audit partner, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, 1958-1963; partner in charge management consultant, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, 1963-1975; partner in charge accounting and auditing, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company. New York City, 1975-1977; vice chairman accounting and auditing, Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, 1977-1985; retired, 1986.
Member Board Education, Saddle River, New Jersey, 1972-1978. Trustee University South Dakota Foundation, 1979-1994, Shrine to Music Museum, 1981-1993. Member Planning Board, Saddle River, 1981-1985.
National campaign treasurer Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society, 1989-1994. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member American Certified Public Accountants Institute (past chairman division professional ethics).
Clubs: Arrowhead (Rapid City, South Dakota). Bay Hill Country (Orlando, Florida). Isleworth (Florida).
Married LaVonne Marie Bohn, May 3, 1953. Children: Diane, Sally Jo Graese Daugherty, Susan Graese Alfirevic, Larry.