Robert A. Stein, Sr.

Background

Sr., Robert A. Stein, was born on August 5, 1933 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of A. A. and Grace (Wichterman) Stein.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Commerce, University Iowa, 1956. Degree with honours in Academic Instructor School, United States Air Force, 1966. Master of Arts in Counselor Education, University Iowa, 1968.

Master of Arts in Writing, University Iowa, 1986. Degree with honors, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1973.

Career

Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956, advanced through grades to colonel, 1977, pilot trainee Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, 1957, pilot 345th Squadron Sewart Air Force Base, Tennessee, 1957—1961, system command, Andrews Air Force Base Maryland, 1969—1972, N. American aerospace defense command, United States space command, Peterson Air Force Base Colorado, 1972—1975. Instructor pilot 1602nd Wing Chateauroux Air Base, France, 1961—1964. Line pilot Tan Son Nhut Air Force Base, Saigon, Vietnam, 1968—1969.

Assistant professor aerospace studies University Iowa, Iowa City, 1964-1966, associate professor, 1966-1968, professor, 1975-1977. Director, safety and security University Iowa Hospitals/Clinics, 1977-1985. Member faculty division writing Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, 1984-1989.

Writer, teacher Iowa City, since 1985. Writer, teacher Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Citizens Center, since 1994. Sports announcer University Iowa.

Achievements

• Robert A. Stein, Senior has been listed as a notable writer, educator, military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Authors League American, Authors Guild, Military Affairs Association (charter), Air Force Association (life), National Iowa Varsity Club (executive board, president 2002-2003, president since 2010, Lifetime Achievement award 1999, Letter Winner of Year 2004), National Iowa Lettermen's Club 1978-1979, Rotary (Paul Harris fellow), Daedalians, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Flying, travel, reading, swimming.

Connections

Married Betty Lou Pavlik, 1955. Children: Robert Junior, David K., Steven J.

Father:

A. A. Stein

Mother:

Grace (Wichterman) Stein

Spouse:

Betty Lou Pavlik

child:

Robert Junior Sr.

child:

David K. Sr.

child:

Steven J. Sr.