Background
Clesen, Gerard Foster was born on May 19, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph William and Dorothy Katherine Clesen.
Clesen, Gerard Foster was born on May 19, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph William and Dorothy Katherine Clesen.
Bachelor, St. Ambrose College, 1965. Master of Arts, University Center Michigan, 1979.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to captain, United States Navy, 1986; aviator, United States Navy, since 1965; commanding officer Training Squadron Nine, United States Navy, Meridian, Mississippi, 1982-1985; commanding officer recruiting district, United States Navy, Kansas City, Missoury, 1985-1986; commanding officer recruiting district, United States Navy, Chicago, 1986-1988; commanding officer orientation unit naval air base, United States Navy, Glenview, Illinois, since 1988.
Member Order of Daedalians, Naval Institute, Tailhook Society.
Married Mary Jo Lacey, July 16, 1966. Children: Sean, Timothy, Erin Anne.