Background
Anderson, Robert Ferdinand was born on April 26, 1921 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. Son of A.G. and Anna (Tanquist) Anderson.
Anderson, Robert Ferdinand was born on April 26, 1921 in Hibbing, Minnesota, United States. Son of A.G. and Anna (Tanquist) Anderson.
B. Engineering, Michigan Technology University, 1946.
With Master of Arts Hanna Company, Cleveland, from 1947, chairman, chief executive officer, 1978-1986, chairman, president, chief executive officer, 1982-1986, also director, chairman executive committee, from 1986. Chairman, director Iron Ore Company Canada. Director Quebec N. Shore and Labrador Railway Company, Midland SouthWest Corporation, Society Corporation, Society National Bank.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member American Institute of Mining, American Iron and Steel Institute, American Iron Ore Association, American Mining Congress. Clubs: Union (Cleveland), Pepper Pike (Cleveland), Westwood Country (Cleveland).
Mount Royal (Montreal, Quebec, Canada). Laurel Valley Golf (Ligonier, Pennsylvania), Rolling Rock (Ligonier, Pennsylvania). Duquesne (Pittsburgh).
Married Marjorie Mahon, March 9, 1944. Children: Judith A., Christopher R., Mark M.