Background
Peterson, Louis Robert was born on November 11, 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edward J. and Effie (Buenning) Peterson.
consumer products company executive
Peterson, Louis Robert was born on November 11, 1923 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edward J. and Effie (Buenning) Peterson.
Student, Utah State Agricultural College. Student, University Wisconsin-Racine.
With, Johnson Wax Company, Racine, Wisconsin, since 1947; sales representative, Johnson Wax Company, 1970-1972; vice president household sales, Johnson Wax Company, 1972-1976; executive vice president United States consumer products, partner in office of the chairman, Johnson Wax Company, 1976-1986; executive vice president international consumer products, Johnson Wax Company, since 1980. Board directors Johnson Bank, Phoenix.
Past president, board directors Racine Area United Way. Board directors St. Mary's Medical Center With United States Army, 1943-1946. Member Northwestern University Associations, Conference Board (international county), International Chamber of Commerce (United States county international business), Somerset Club (Racine, Wisconsin), Pinnacle Peak Country Club (Scottsdale, Arizona).
Married Marian Francis Barber, November 22, 1947. Children: Karen Jean, Kathleen Alice, Jill Annual.