Background
Rossbacher, John Robert was born on September 3, 1929 in Corry, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Homer and Ila Lenore (Irwin) Rossbacher.
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Rossbacher, John Robert was born on September 3, 1929 in Corry, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Richard Homer and Ila Lenore (Irwin) Rossbacher.
Bachelor of Music, Mansfield (Pennsylvania) University, 1951.
Drummer, We Three Trio, Mansfield, 1948-1951;
tympanist, 5th Army Division Band, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1951-1953;
broker, Insurance Svc., Corry, 1953-1966;
Partner.er, Rossbacher Insurance Svc., Corry, 1966-1969;
owner, Rossbacher Insurance Svc., Corry, 1969-1985;
drummer, 40s Plus Dance Band, Corry, 1985-1989. Partner Janross Studios, Corry and Erie, Pennsylvania, 1972-1993. Member of advisory board Marine Bank, PNC Bank, Corry, 1970-1990.
Member Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Advisory Council, Pittsburgh, 1973-1981, Aetna National Advisory Council, Hartford, Connecticut, 1973.
Chairman Parking Authority, Corry, 1962-1974, United Fund Drive, Corry, 1969, Cancer Fund Drive, Corry, 1970. Vice president Philharmonic Board, Erie, 1972-1978, Kiwanis, Corry, 1972-1978, Industrial Development Commission, Corry, 1973-1974, treasurer, 1971-1973, president, 1979-1981. Founder, president Fine Arts Council, Corry, 1971-1977.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association, Corry, 1966-1972, president, 1971-1972. Councilman St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Corry, 1968-1974. Board directors Pennsylvania on the Arts, 1982-1985.
Sergeant United States Army, 1951-1953. Member Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica, Masons (3d degree, past high priest), Shriners, Moose, York Rite, Scottish Rite.
Married Nancy Fray, July 28, 1951. Children: Paula L. Gordon, Becky A. Morgan.