Background
Wilson, Robert Lee was born on December 16, 1918 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry James and Alta May (Matthews) Wilson.
Wilson, Robert Lee was born on December 16, 1918 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry James and Alta May (Matthews) Wilson.
Geological Engineer, Colorado School Mines, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, University Arizona, 1956.
Assistant regional geologist, Bureau Reclamation, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, 1946-1951; district geologist, Corps of Engineers, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina., 1951-1953; private practice geological consultant, Arizona, 1953-1955; private practice geological consultant, California, since 1984; raw materials geologist, Kaiser Steel Corporation, California, Utah, New Mexico, 1956-1966; chief geologist, Kaiser Steel Corporation, California, Utah, New Mexico, also Canada, 1967-1970; exploration manager, Kaiser Steel Corporation, United States and 25 other countries, 1970-1984.
Major Corps of Engineers, United States Army, 1941-1946. Member American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, American Institute Professional Geologists, Geological Society American, Society Economics Geologists, Sigma Xi, Community Club (Walnut Creek chapter).
Married Annabell June Tullis, May 25, 1941 (deceased). Children: Cheryl D., Sandra J., David L.