Background
Gassensmith, Norbert John was born on January 6, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Norbert William and Edna Mae (McCarthy) Gassensmith.
Gassensmith, Norbert John was born on January 6, 1932 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of Norbert William and Edna Mae (McCarthy) Gassensmith.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Notre Dame, 1954.
Television director, Station WSBT-television, South Bend, 1955-1958; promotion manager, Station WSBT-television, South Bend, 1958-1964; program director, Station WSBT-television, South Bend, since 1964; vice president, WSBT, Inc., South Bend, since 1973.
President Salvation Army Board, South Bend, 1982. Board directors United Way, South Bend, 1979, 85, Catholic Social Service, South Bend, 1983, 87. Served with United States Army, 1955-1957.
Member National Association television Program Executives Clubs: South Bend Press (president 1970-1971, board directors since 1987). Lodges: Rotary (board directors 1972-1976, president South Bend chapter 1972-1973).
Married Barbara Ann Turk, September 14, 1957 (deceased 1988). Married Mary Claire Clauss, June 22, 1991.