Background
Merwin, Robert Freeman was born on December 21, 1913 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Orange Fowler and Louise (Regal) Merwin.
manufacturing company executive
Merwin, Robert Freeman was born on December 21, 1913 in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Orange Fowler and Louise (Regal) Merwin.
Bachelor, Hiram College, 1936. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Gannon University, 1984.
County editor, Ravenna (Ohio) Record, 1936-1937; editorial reporter, Dispatch Herald, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1937-1940; priorities director, Parker White Metal, Erie, 1940-1943; co-founder, chairman, Eriez Magnetics, Erie, since 1943; founder, Eriez Magnetics Japan Company Ltd., Tokyo founder, Eriez Magnetics Proprietary Ltd., Victoria., Australia founder, Eriez Equipos Magneticos (S.A.), Mexico founder, Eriez Canada Ltd., Downsview, Ontario.
Chairman Americans for Competitive Enterprise Systems. Trustee Gannon University, Hiram College, Hamot 2d Century Foundation, Young Men’s Christian Association, Merwin Foundation. Board directors Erie City School, 1957-1963.
Married Betty M. Mackay, June 22, 1940. 1 son, Richard Albert.