Background
Ylvisaker, John Richard was born on May 2, 1919 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Sigurd Christian and Norma Marie (Norem) Ylvisaker.
consultant real estate developer
Ylvisaker, John Richard was born on May 2, 1919 in Decorah, Iowa, United States. Son of Sigurd Christian and Norma Marie (Norem) Ylvisaker.
Associate of Arts, Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota, 1938; Bachelor, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1942; Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, 1945; Doctor of Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1949.
Private practice, Pontiac, Michigan, 1956-1969. Medical director St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, 1969-1980. President, general partner Ylvisaker Companies, Bloomfield Hills, since 1967.
Adjunct professor health science Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, 1977—1997.
Captain United States Air Force, 1951-1953. Fellow American College of Surgeons. Member American Medical Association, Michigan State Medical Society (treasurer 1967-1979, president 1980-1981), Oakland County Medical Society, Village Club.
Married Tekla Valborg Strom, December 31, 1951. Children: Jon Erik, Jeffrey Alan, Nancy Jo, Susan Marie.