Background
Franz,, Robert Francis was born on April 19, 1929 in Cincinnati. Son of Robert Francis and Myrtle Katherine (Lindemann) Franz.
Franz,, Robert Francis was born on April 19, 1929 in Cincinnati. Son of Robert Francis and Myrtle Katherine (Lindemann) Franz.
Bachelor of Science, Xavier University, 1951. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1956. Postgraduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1972.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1951, advanced through grades to colonel, 1971. Retired, 1974; assistant director Gillette Advanced Technology Laboratory, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1974—1976, director, research & development support, 1976—1981, director, 1981—1985, executive assistant to corporation vice president, research & development, 1986—1987. Retired, 1987.
Vice president Bryn Mawr Parent-Teachers Association, 1965—1966. Institutional representative Boy Scouts American, Edgewood, Maryland, 1968. Chairman, youth activities Civic Association Lakeridge, Virginia, 1971, chairman, ways & means, 1972.
President Forest Glen Civic Association, 1976. Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, New York Academy of Sciences, American Defense Preparedness Association, American Management Association, Armed Forces Chemical Association (chapter vice president 1958).
Married Jane Ellen Linehan, March 8, 1952 (deceased 1979). Children: Barbara, Katherine, Mary, Robert Francis, Teresa, Mark, Christine.