Background
Morse, Robert Alexander was born on July 31, 1926 in Adrian, Michigan, United States. Son of Oscar Daniel and Clara Rosamond (Alexander) Morse.
Morse, Robert Alexander was born on July 31, 1926 in Adrian, Michigan, United States. Son of Oscar Daniel and Clara Rosamond (Alexander) Morse.
Bachelor cum laude, Michigan State University, 1949. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1972.
Advertising account executive Grand Rapids Herald, Michigan, 1949-1956, advertising manager, 1956-1958, promotion, employment manager, 1958-1959, Grand Rapids Press, 1959-1964. General manager Muskegon (Michigan) Chronicle, 1964-1983, retired, 1983.
Board directors Kent County unit American Cancer Society, 1963. Trustee Greater Muskegon Industrial Fund, 1968-1971. Board directors Muskegon County United Way, 1969-1977, president, 1976.
Board directors Muskegon City Economic Development Corporation, 1976-1977, Michigan United Way, 1977-1979. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1945. Member Michigan Press Association, Inland Daily Press Association, American Newspaper Publications Association, Grand Rapids Advertising Club (president 1963), Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce (director 1976-1982, chairman 1978-1979) Clubs: Rotary, Century, Muskegon Country.
Married Carol Harriett Bennett, December 31, 1948. Children: Douglas Scott, Stephen Robert, Jennifer Lynn Morse Bunker.