Background
Petersen, Robert Einar was born on September 10, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Einar and Bertha (Putera) Petersen.
Petersen, Robert Einar was born on September 10, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Einar and Bertha (Putera) Petersen.
Founder, Chairman of the Board emeritus, Petersen Public Company (publications Hot Rod, Motor Trend, Car Craft, Motorcyclist, Photographic, Skin Diver, Teen, Hunting, Guns & Ammo, Circle Track, Dirt Rider, Los Angeles, since 1948; owner, Chairman of the Board, Petersen Properties, Los Angeles, since 1996; owner, Petersen Aviation, Van Nuys, California, since 1996.
Member Los Angeles Library Commission, 1963-1964. Board directors Boys Club American, past president Hollywood branch. Board directors Thalians.
Founder Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles Served with United States Air Force. Member of Southern California Safari, Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs, Chevaliers du Tastevin.
Married Margie McNally, January 26, 1963.