Background
Smith, Robert John was born on February 4, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel R. and Rosemary (Berry) Smith.
Smith, Robert John was born on February 4, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Samuel R. and Rosemary (Berry) Smith.
Bachelor of Science in Business, Butler University, 1950. Master of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1951.
Sales agent Marchant Calculating, Lafayette, Indiana, 1951—1954. Founder, pres Smith Office Equipment Company, from 1955. Served United States Army, 1945-1947.
Member St. Thomas Church advisory board, Lafayette, 1960—1963. President Lafayette Area Parochial Fund doctor, 1968. Member of National Office Products Association, National Office Machine Association, Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Lafayette Country, Knights of Columbus.
Married Arlene Ann Sondgerath, August 19, 1950. Children: Pat, Michael, Kathleen, Daniel, Timothy, Robert.