Background
Kaplan, Reuben William was born on March 30, 1924 in Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. Son of Reuben Alvin and Florence Elizabeth (Wells) Kaplan.
Kaplan, Reuben William was born on March 30, 1924 in Owatonna, Minnesota, United States. Son of Reuben Alvin and Florence Elizabeth (Wells) Kaplan.
Student, University Minnesota, 1946-1948.
Production control, Watonna Tool Company, 1948-1953; general manager, Truth Tool Company, 1956-1962; president, Truth Tool Company, 1956-1985; executive vice president, Owatonna Tool Company, 1956-1962; president, chief Executive officer, Owatonna Tool Company, 1962-1983; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Owatonna Tool Company, since 1983; director, Northwestern Bank director, Sealed Power Corporation director, Wenger Corporation Chairman of the Board, Awatonna Tool Company director, Norwest Bank. Member Owatonna Board Education, 1972-1977.
Served with infantry United States Army, 1943-1946. Member Hand Tool Institute, National Association of Manufacturers, National Wood Millwork Association, Equipment and Tool Institute.
Married Dorothy Lavon Frahman, June 16, 1946. Children: Kent, Karen, Kimberly.