Background
Wahlert, Robert Henry was born on January 19, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Robert Charles and Celeste Joan (Canepa) Wahlert.
Wahlert, Robert Henry was born on January 19, 1939 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Robert Charles and Celeste Joan (Canepa) Wahlert.
Bachelor of Science, University Iowa, 1963.
Sales trainee, Dubuque Packing Company, 1961-1963;
advertising manager, Dubuque Packing Company, 1963-1965;
general sales manager, Dubuque Packing Company, 1965-1969;
vice president sales, Dubuque Packing Company, 1969-1973;
executive vice president, Dubuque Packing Company, 1973-1977;
Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, Dubuque Packing Company, 1977-1982;
founder, president, chief Executive officer, FDL Foods, Inc., Dubuque, 1982. Director, founder Key City Bank, Dubuque. Director Rigid-Pak Corporation, San Juan, P.R., Edelcar Corporation, San Juan, Hawkeye Bank of Dubuque, Hawkeye Banks (parent company).
Vice president Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, 1967-1974.
Board directors, president, treasurer Wahlert Foundation. Vice president Dubuque Symphony Orchestra, 1967-1974. Member of Dubuque Golf and Country (past president).
Married Donna Jane Allendorf, June 3, 1961. Children: Robert C., Amy, Kathleen, Marni, Mark.