Background
VanderRoest, Robert D. was born on June 21, 1927 in Kalamazoo. Son of Richard and and Emma (Stuut) VanderRoest.
VanderRoest, Robert D. was born on June 21, 1927 in Kalamazoo. Son of Richard and and Emma (Stuut) VanderRoest.
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Michigan, 1954.
Private practice dentistry, Portage, Michigan. President Portage Public Schools Board Education, 1956—1970, Kalamazoo Valley Intermediate School System Board, from 1970. Board directors McKercher Rehabilitation Center, from 1989.
Lecturer in field; With United States Army, 1946-1948.
Trustee American National Bank, Portage, 1954. Member dental hygiene advisory board Kalamazoo Valley Community College, 1961—1964. Board directors Michigan Academy Dentistry Handicapped, 1980.
Deacon Bethany Reformed Church, 1961—1964. Elder Southridge Reformed Church, 1976—1979. Member of American Dental Association, Rotary Club, Michigan Association Retarded Children (president 1984-1986), Michigan Dental Association (Dental Citizen of Year 1984), Kalamazoo Valley Dental Society 1962-1963, Optimists 1960.
Married Ruth A. Zwart, July 17, 1955. Children: Lynn Carol, Karen Lee, Julie Diane, Steven Robert.