Background
Gander, Robert Edward was born on December 11, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alton Edward and Erna Sophie (Petersen) Gander.
Gander, Robert Edward was born on December 11, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alton Edward and Erna Sophie (Petersen) Gander.
Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1960; Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 1967; educational specialist, St. Cloud State University, 1979.
Elementary teacher, Proctor (Minnesota) School District, 1961-1966; elementary teacher, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1966-1969; elementary principal, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1969-1977; director elementary education, Andka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1977-1986; interim superintendent, Andka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1990-1991; associate superintendent, Andka-Hennepin School District, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 1986-1995; retired, 1995. President Minnesota Association Teacher Educators, 1989-1990, administration liaison to Executive Board, since 1993.
Church council Peace Luthern Church, Coon Rapids, 1984-1987, stewardship chair, 1986-1988, budget committee, 1986-1991, pastor call committee, 1985. Member Coon Rapids Rotary Club (president 1982-1983), Anoka County Chamber of C. (membership chair 1983-1984), Euclid Masonic Lodge.
Married Rebecca Joy Berquist, November 17, 1978. Stepchildren: Kolhane Grooters, Joshua Grooters.