Background
Wesnick, Richard James was born on October 14, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John and Julia (Kassa) Wesnick.
Wesnick, Richard James was born on October 14, 1938 in Racine, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John and Julia (Kassa) Wesnick.
Bachelor, University Houston, 1961.
Reporter, Journal Times, Racine, 1965-1976; managing editor, Indiana Record, Helena, Montana, 1976-1980; editor, Billings Gazette, Montana, since 1980. Member Pulitzer Prize Jury, 1989, 90, 91.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1961-1964. Member Montana Associated Press (chairman, board directors 1985-1988, freedom of information committee, legislation review committee), Society Newspaper Designers, American Society Newspaper Editors. Lodges: Kiwanis, Rotary.
Married Elaine Apoline Smith, September 30, 1967. Children: Catherine Elaine, Julia Annual.