Background
Espeseth, Robert D. was born on July 11, 1930 in Cameron, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Robert I. and Mary (Willemssen) Espeseth.
Park and recreation planning educator
Espeseth, Robert D. was born on July 11, 1930 in Cameron, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Robert I. and Mary (Willemssen) Espeseth.
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture, University of Wisconsin, 1952; Master of Science in Landscape Architecture/Regional Planning, University of Wisconsin, 1956.
Park planner division state forest and parks, Wisconsin Conservation Department, Madison, 1955-1956; chief park planning bureau state parks and recreation, Wisconsin Department Natural Resources, Madison, 1956-1967; with, Genessee County Park and Recreation Commission, Flint, Michigan, 1967-1973; assistant professor department leisure studies, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1973-1979; associate professor, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1979-1995; retired,, 1995. Expert witness, Champaign, Illinois, since 1974.
Commissioner Champaign County Forest Preserve District, Mahomet, Illinois, 1974-1986. Board directors Green Meadows county Girl Scouts United States of America, 1975-1983. With United States Navy, 1952-1954, captain United States Naval Reserve, retired.
Fellow Illinois Park and Recreation Association (board directors 1977). Member National Society Park Resources (Meritorious Svc. award 1985), National Recreation and Park Association (trustee 1989-1995, Park Professional of Year award 1992), University Club (past president University of Illinois).
Married Mary Ann Krepps, December 30, 1952. Children: Robert D. Junior, Steven R., Michael W., Karen S.
