Background
Crane, Robert Sellers was born on June 9, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Sellers and Helen (Jameson) Crane.
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Crane, Robert Sellers was born on June 9, 1922 in Dayton, Ohio, United States. Son of Robert Sellers and Helen (Jameson) Crane.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Ohio State University, 1948, Doctor of Laws (honorary), Franklin University, 1992. President Crane Plastics Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1963-1967, chairman, 1967-1992. Chairman Crane Plastics Company (formerly Taytec Corporation), Columbus, 1976-1992.
Board directors State Savings, Columbus.
Trustee, immediate past chairman Franklin University, Columbus, 1986-1988. Trustee Battelle Memorial Institute.
President United Way Franklin County, Columbus, 1977, campaign chairman, 1974, honorary chairman of 1989 and 1990 campaign. Chairman governing board 1st Community Church, Columbus, 1976, member governing committee Columbus Foundation, vice chairman, 1982-1983, chairman, 1984-1986.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1945-1946.
President Crane Plastics Company, Columbus, Ohio, 1963-1967, chairman, 1967-1992. President United Way Franklin County, Columbus, 1977, campaign chairman, 1974, honorary.
Member Society Plastic Industry, Presidents.
Married Lois Ann Woods, August.14, 1948. Children: Robert Sellers III, Thomas West., Ann B., Mary Jameson.