Background
Anderson, John David was born on May 17, 1922 in Toledo. Son of Harold and Margaret (Meilink) Anderson.
Anderson, John David was born on May 17, 1922 in Toledo. Son of Harold and Margaret (Meilink) Anderson.
Student, Michigan State University, 1942. Doctor of Commercial Science (honorary), University Toledo, 1974. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Tri-State University, 1979.
General manager The Andersons, Maumee, Ohio, 1947-1979, senior partner, since 1979. Member United States Feed Grains Council, 1970-1978.
Trustee Greater Toledo Corporation, University Toledo Corporation, University Toledo, Toledo Museum Art, United Way. Board directors Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, since 1981. Board regents St. John's Jesuit High School, since 1965.
Executive committee Lucas County Republican Party, since 1978. President board trustees Toledo Young Men’s Christian Association, 1964-1978, Toledo Board Trade, 1956-1971, Toledo Community Chest, since 1948. Chairman St. Charles-St. Luke's Hospital Fund Doctor, Toledo United Appeal Fund doctor.
Trustee, chairman Mary Manse College, 1973-1974. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Ohio Chamber of Commerce (director), Toledo Chamber of Commerce (president 1967-1968) Clubs: President Ohio State University, President Bowling Green State University, Toledo, Toledo Country, Rotary (president 1972-1973).
Married Mary K. Wenzel, September 4, 1948. Children: John David, Michael, Jeffrey, Kathleen, Elizabeth, Mark, Susan, Jane, William, Amy, Sarah.