Background
Hirstel, Robert was born on October 10, 1917 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Edward and Pearl (Jacob) Hirstel.
Hirstel, Robert was born on October 10, 1917 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Edward and Pearl (Jacob) Hirstel.
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1941. Master of Science, New York University, 1942.
Superintendent, personnel director, Department Store Lipman North, Portland, Oregon, 1947-1955; labor relations consultant, Seattle and Portland, since 1955.
Captain United States Army, 1942-1947, European Theatre of Operations. Member Metropolitan Opera National Council, Washington Athletic Club, Rainzer Club, Seattle Opera Association (board directors 1975-1990).
Married Aida Dibar, June 14, 1944. Children: Coco, Denise Hirstel Shaughnessy.