Background
Bliss, Richard Donald was born on December 3, 1947 in Minneapolis. Son of Robert Charlson and Avis Helen (Elmquist) Bliss.
Bliss, Richard Donald was born on December 3, 1947 in Minneapolis. Son of Robert Charlson and Avis Helen (Elmquist) Bliss.
Bachelor of Science, Mankato State University, 1970; diploma, University of Wisconsin Graduate School Banking, 1983.
Assistant manager, Thorp Finance, Minneapolis, 1974-1976; installment loan officer, First National Bank, Wayzata, Minnesota, 1976-1978; assistant vice president installment loans, First National Bank, Wayzata, Minnesota, 1978-1979; vice president commercial lending, First National Bank, Wayzata, Minnesota, 1979-1984; president, First National Bank, Wayzata, Minnesota, since 1984; also board directors, First National Bank, Wayzata, Minnesota.
Board directors Wayzata Chamber of Commerce, 1978-1981, Crime Prevention Coalition, Wayzata, 1984-1985. On 2d call Wayzata Volunteer Fire Department, since 1985. Served with United States Army, 1971-1973.
Member American Institute Banking (board directors 1977-1980), Wayzata Junior Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1978-1979). Lodges: Lions (board directors Wayzata club 1981-1983, vice president 1984-1985).
Married Linda Faye LaDuke, July 17, 1971. Children: Rachael Elizabeth, Anne Louise.