Background
Bestler, Gerald Milton was born on September 6, 1929 in Berywn, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Andrew and Grace Maude (Carey) Bestler.
Bestler, Gerald Milton was born on September 6, 1929 in Berywn, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas Andrew and Grace Maude (Carey) Bestler.
Bachelor in Chemistry, Carleton College, 1950; graduate, Minnesota Executive Program, University of Minnesota, 1980.
Manager Semiconductor division, Honeywell, Minneapolis, 1953-1960; director computer graphics, UNIVersal Automatic Computer, St. Paul, 1960-1968; president, Fabri-Tek Circuits, Baldwin, Wisconsin, 1968-1971; vice president international operations, Message Telecommunications Service Systems Corporation, Minneapolis, 1971-1982; executive vice president, Business Service Management Industries, Minneapolis, since 1982. Board directors Innovex, Inc., Minneapolis, Ancor Communications, Inc. Served to sergeant United States Army, 1950-1953.
Member Decathalon Athletic Club, New Richmond Golf Club, Pinnacle Peak Country Club.
Married Myrtle Caroline Bloom, June 16, 1951 (deceased). 1 son, David; married Shirley Mae Pohl, July 19, 1969. Children– Cheryl, Rick, Chris, Carol, Jon Hailey.