Background
Whiteman, Richard Frank was born on March 24, 1925 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Lester Raymond and Mary Grace (Dawald) Whiteman.
Whiteman, Richard Frank was born on March 24, 1925 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Lester Raymond and Mary Grace (Dawald) Whiteman.
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1945; Master in Architecture, Harvard University, 1948.
Designer, Ellerbe Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, 1946; architect, Thorshov and Cerny, Minneapolis, 1948-1953; partner, Jyring and Whiteman, Hibbing, Minnesota, 1953-1962; president, AJWM Inc., Hibbing and Duluth, Minnesota, 1963-1972; president, Architects Four, Duluth, 1972-1983; owner, Richard Whiteman, Duluth, 1983-1995; senior architect, University of Minnesota, Duluth. Chairman Architect Section Registration Board, Minnesota, 1972-1980.
President U. for Srs., 1993-1994. Member of advisory committee Glensheen, University of Minnesota Duluth. With United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO. Member Minnesota Society Architects (president 1972), Northeast Minnesota Architects (president 1962), Service Corps Retired Executives (chairman Northeast Minnesota chapter 1986), Minnesota Designer Selection Board (chairman 1990).
Married Jean Frances Waite, June 20, 1948 (deceased May 1980). Children: David, Sarah, Lynn, Ann, Carol, Frank, Marie, Steven. Married Mavis Patricia Knutsen, May 30, 1982.