Robert Allan Watts

Background

Watts, Robert Allan was born on July 4, 1936 in Adrain, Michigan, United States. Son of Richard P. and Florence (Hooker) Watts.

Education

Student, DePauw University, 1955. Bachelor, University Illinois, 1959. Juris Doctor, University Illinois, 1961.

Career

Bar: Illinois 1961. Association Stipes Publishing Company, Champaign, Illinois, 1962-1967, partner, editor, since 1967. Treasurer, Planned Parenthood, 1976-1980. Member President"s Council, University of Illinois.

President Friends of Library, University of Illinois, 1980-1982.

Board directors local United Way, 1972-1981, City of Champaion Library. Foundation, 1993.

Achievements

• Robert Allan Watts has been listed as a reputable publisher, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Treasurer Planned Parenthood, 1976—1980. Member President's Council, University Illinois. President Friends of Library., University Illinois, 1980—1982.

Treasurer Campaign Republican Party, 1976—1980. Board directors local United Way, 1972—1981, City of Champaign Library. Foundation, 1993—2007.

Member Illinois Bar Association, University Illinois Foundation, National Academy Arts (board directors 1983-1989), Champaign Country Club, Saugatuck Yacht Club (commodore), Lake Shore Bath & Tennis Club (president 1983-1985).

Connections

Married Emily Stipes, August 30, 1958. Children: Benjamin H., Edward South., Thomas J. Student DePauw University, 1954-1955.

Father:

Richard P. Watts

Mother:

Florence (Hooker) Watts

Spouse:

Emily Stipes

child:

Benjamin H. Watts

child:

Edward South. Watts

child:

Thomas J. Student DePauw University Watts

child:

1954-1955 Watts