Background
Thorne, Robert Donald was born on February 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Thorne, Robert Donald was born on February 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University, 1948. Master of Business Administration, Northwestern University, 1953.
With United States Gypsum Company, Chicago, since 1952, corporation controller, assistant secretary, 1970, vice president, controller, since 1977. With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Chicago Association Commerce and Industry, Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants, Union League Club (Chicago).
Son of Edward R. and Irma B (Stecker) Thorne. Married Norma M. Bjorkman, April 22, 1944. Children: Roger, Richard, Deborah.