Background
Stauffer, R. Gary was born on July 15, 1927 in Vestaburg, Michigan, United States. Son of Clair C. and Mildred (Tupper) Stauffer.
Stauffer, R. Gary was born on July 15, 1927 in Vestaburg, Michigan, United States. Son of Clair C. and Mildred (Tupper) Stauffer.
Bachelor of Science, Central Michigan University, 1948. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1954. Hum.D. (honorary), American College, Ecuador.
Honorary Doctor of Laws, Northwood Institute, 1984.
Teacher, athletic director, coach Vicksburg (Michigan) Community Schools, 1948-1954. Assistant professor physical education, head basketball coach, associate director admissions Alma (Michigan) College, 1954-1959. Co-founder Northwood Institute, Alma, since 1959, executive vice president, 1959-1974, vice chairman college, 1974-1978, president, chief executive officer, 1978-1979, chairman college, chief executive officer, 1979-1982, also director.
Board directors Margaret Chase Smith Library Center, Northwood Institute Served with United States Navy, World World War World War II. Member Midland Chamber of Commerce, Sigma Tau Gamma. Clubs: Midland Country.
Married Willa M. Kirkendall, February 25, 1949. Children– Christine Lee, Robin Shelley, Jeffrey Todd, Jonathan Clair.