Background
Klee, Robert Erhart was born on May 15, 1930 in Tacoma. Son of Ludwig Bernard and Maria Theresa (Schaupp) Klee.
Klee, Robert Erhart was born on May 15, 1930 in Tacoma. Son of Ludwig Bernard and Maria Theresa (Schaupp) Klee.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1953. Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1964. Postgraduate, Naval War College, 1964.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1953, advanced through grades to rear admiral, since 1983. Commanding officer United States Ship Falgout DER 324, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1966-1968, United States Ship Joseph Hewes FF 1078, Newport, Rhode Island, 1970-1972. Branch head Office Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1973-1976.
Commanding officer United States Ship Denver Law and Policy Division-9, San Diego, 1976-1978, United States Ship Tarawa LHA-1, San Diego, 1978-1980. Chief of staff Amphibious Gp. #3, 1980-1982; Commander Amphibious Group #1, Okinawa, Japan, 1982-1984.
Director combat logists force amphibious, mine and special warfare Office of Chief of Naval Operations United States Navy, Washington, since 1984.
Member Naval Institute, Surface Warfare Association.
Married Vaerie Ann Mooney, June 2, 1962. Children: Robert, Denise, Colette.