Background
Lear, Robert was born on March 31, 1927 in East Bank, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Lear and Jennie McMillan.
Lear, Robert was born on March 31, 1927 in East Bank, West Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Lear and Jennie McMillan.
Bachelor in Journalism, University Missouri, 1951. Master of Arts in Journalism, University Missouri, 1956.
Member editorial staff, News and Eagle, Enid, Oklahoma, 1951-1955;
director, Iowa Methodist Information, Des Moines, 1956-1964;
office director Chicago, United Methodist News Svc., Evanston, Illinois, 1964-1982;
director Washington office, United Methodist News Svc., 1982-1992;
national coordinator, Religious Public Rels. Council, 1993-1995;
retired. Member of the Board of Governors, treas, secretary, newsletter editor Religious Public Rels.
Council, 1978-1990.
Sergeant United States Air Force, 1945-1946.