Background
Peterson, Robert Donald was born on March 20, 1919 in Minneapolis. Son of Swan Peter and Bertha Tina (Larson) Peterson.
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Robert Donald Peterson
Edit ProfileBuilding materials distribution company executive
Robert Donald Peterson, American Building materials distribution company executive. Agnes Healy Anderson fellow U. Washington, 1941-1942. Served to First lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Building Material Distribution Association (president 1970-1971), Xi Sigma Phi, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Xi.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Forest Product, University of Minnesota, 1941; Master of Sciences, University Washington, 1942.
Career
Salesman, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Seattle, 1946-1952; sales manager, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Seattle, 1952-1960; general manager, executive vice president, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Seattle, 1960-1967; president, chief Executive officer, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Auburn, Washington, 1967-1979; chairman, chief Executive officer, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Auburn, Washington, 1979-1985; chairman, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Auburn, Washington, 1985-1990; also board directors, Palmer G. Lewis Company, Inc., Auburn, Washington. Director CAPRI Northwest, 1983.
Achievements
Membership
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member Building Material Distribution Association (president 1970-1971), Xi Sigma Phi, Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Sigma Xi Clubs: Washington Athletic, Overlake Golf and Country, Seattle Lumbermen's (president 1957-1958). Lodges: Rotary (Seattle).
Connections
Married Belva LaPriel Haynie, June 21, 1942 (deceased 1956). Children: Lynn Douglas, Janice Alda. Married Emma Jean Emery, August 8, 1959.
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Born
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Died
January 9, 1990 (aged 70) -
Resting place
Buried Bellevue, Washington -
Nationality
American
Education
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1941
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1942
Career
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1946 - 1952