Background
Young, Robert Anton was born on November 27, 1923 in St. Louis. Son of Melvin Anton and Margaret (Degnan) Young.
Young, Robert Anton was born on November 27, 1923 in St. Louis. Son of Melvin Anton and Margaret (Degnan) Young.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Missouri, 1994.
Pipefitter, St. Louis, 1946-1976. Member Missouri House of Representatives, 1956-1962, Missouri State Senate, 1962-1976, United States Congress from 2nd Missouri District, 1977—1987. Commissioner St. Louis International Airport.
Democratic committeeman Airport Township, Missouri, 1952. Served in United States Army, 1943-1945, served in 346th Infantry, 87th Division, European Theatre of Operations United States Army, 1944-1945.
Member American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (past post Commander), Amvets (life) Lodges: Lions, Knights of Columbus, James McDonell United Service Organizations (board member).
Married Irene Slawson, November 27, 1947. Children: Anne Young Lewis, Robert A., Margaret Mary Young Goldkamp.