Background
Wollan, Gerald Casper was born on January 11, 1922 in Glenwood, Minnesota, United States. Son of Casper Ingram and Rosetta Clara (Olson) Wollan.
Wollan, Gerald Casper was born on January 11, 1922 in Glenwood, Minnesota, United States. Son of Casper Ingram and Rosetta Clara (Olson) Wollan.
Bachelor of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1947; postgraduate, University of Wisconsin, 1951-1952.
Assistant city editor, La Crosse (Wisconsin) Tribune, 1947-1949; editor, University of Wisconsin News Service, Madison, 1949-1952; director public relations, Baxter laboratories, Morton Grove, Illinois, 1952-1958; director professional services, Modern Medicine Publs., Minneapolis, 1958-1963; president, Wollan & Wollan Public Relations, Minneapolis, 1963-1972; vice chairman, Padilla and Speer, Inc. (public relations), Minneapolis, 1972-1987. Member of faculty University of Minnesota, 1965-1986.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Public Relations Society of America (citation 1971, 73, 76, 81, Professional Recognition award Minnesota chapter 1984)., Arthritis Foundation, Bell Museum National History, Young Men’s Christian Association (public relations committee). Clubs: Golden Valley Country.
Married Lois R. Gutzke, September 29, 1951. Children: Eric C., Christine R., Lisa M. Married Ottilie R. Poindexter, August 25, 1979.