Background
Stoner, Richard Burkett was born on May 15, 1920 in Ladoga, Indiana, United States. Son of Edward Norris and Florence May (Burkett) Stoner.
Stoner, Richard Burkett was born on May 15, 1920 in Ladoga, Indiana, United States. Son of Edward Norris and Florence May (Burkett) Stoner.
Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1941. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1947. Doctor of Laws, Butler University, 1975.
Doctor of Laws, Indiana University, 1994.
With Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Columbus, Indiana, from 1947, various administrative, executive positions, 1947-1966, executive vice president, corporate general manager, 1966-1969, vice. chairman board, 1969-1988, vice chairman emeritus, from 1989. Director Cummins Engine Foundation.
Democratic national committeeman for Indiana, 1966-1988. Delegate Democratic National Convention, 1956-1992. President, board directors Irwin-Sweeney-Miller Foundation.
Board directors Christian Foundation, Columbus, Indiana University Foundation, since 1975. Trustee Indiana University, 1971-1992 (president board trustees, 1980-1992). Captain Army of the United States, 1942-1946.
Member Indiana Chamber of Commerce (director).
Married Virginia B. Austin, February 22, 1942. Children– Pamela T., Richard Burkett, Benjamin Austin, Janet Elizabeth, Rebecca Lee, Joanne Jeannea.