Background
Pierce, Robert L. was born on May 2, 1901 in Durand, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank Riley and Phebe (Layne) Pierce.
Pierce, Robert L. was born on May 2, 1901 in Durand, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank Riley and Phebe (Layne) Pierce.
Student of University Wisconsin, Northwestern.
Vice president First National, 1925-1933. President Wisconsin Milling Company, since 1933, Pierce Corporation, since 1941. Chairman of the Board Bank of Menomonie, Wisconsin, since 1950.
Owner Pierce Warehouse Company. President, Wisco Frozen Foods, Inc., since 1960, Red Cedar Realty Company, Inc., since 1960. President Menomonie Board Education, 1930-1948.
Member Wisconsin Board Vocational and Adult Education, 1939-1955, president, 1949-1955. Regent Wisconsin State Colleges, since 1955. Chairman Wisconsin Republican Party, 1953.
Member Republican National Committee since 1953, chairman Housing Subcommittee. Chairman arrangements committee and manager 1964. Republican National Convention President of board trustees The Stout Institute.
President Memorial Hospital.
Member Wisconsin Board Vocational and Adult Education, 1939-1955, president, 1949-1955. Regent Wisconsin State Colleges, since 1955. Chairman Wisconsin Republican Party, 1953.
Member Republican National Committee since 1953, chairman Housing Subcommittee. Mason (Shriner).; Club: Madison (Wisconsin).
Married Lucile Wait, October 26, 1929. Children: Phebe Jane (Mistress.