Background
Harrah, Robert Eugene was born on May 31, 1916 in Riverside, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Franklin and Irene Virginia (Clark) Harrah.
manufacturing company executive
Harrah, Robert Eugene was born on May 31, 1916 in Riverside, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Franklin and Irene Virginia (Clark) Harrah.
Student, Taft Junior College, 1934-1936.
Machinist, Baash Ross Tool Company, 1936-1941;
with, Mare Island Navy Yard, 1941-1942;
with, United States Engineers, Panama Canal, 1943;
owner, sawmill and manufacturing company, 1943-1952;
owner, lumber company, 1952-1968;
founder, president, Remco Hydraulics, Willits, California, 1957-1968;
owner, Chairman of the Board, Harrah Industries, Willits, 1968-1993;
owner, Chairman of the Board, Microphor Inc., Willits, 1972-1980;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Stanray Corporation, Chicago, 1975-1978;
also director, Stanray Corporation, Chicago. Director, assistant to president Abex Corporation, 1979-1985. Director emeritus I.C. Industries.
Chairman of the Board Hussmann Corporation, 1984-1987, Pneumo Abex corporation, 1985-1987, R & J Timber Company, 1986-1992.
Member Willits Planning Commission, Willits City Council. Chairman board trustees Willits High School, 1949-1959. President board trustees Howard Hospital, 1968-1987.
Governing board Railway Progress Institute. Member of Rotary, Shriners, Masons.
Married Jayne Ann Knoblock, August 10, 1937. Children: Margie Lee, Bonnie Jean.