Background
Ruwitch, Robert Simon was born on March 19, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Simon and Selma (Froehlich) Ruwitch.
Ruwitch, Robert Simon was born on March 19, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Simon and Selma (Froehlich) Ruwitch.
Bachelor, University of Michigan, 1935; postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1960-1965.
Executive vice president, Buhay Public Company, Chicago, 1956-1960; 2d vice president, City National Bank & Trust Company, Chicago, 1960-1961; vice president, Continental National Bank, Chicago, 1961-1976; general manager general merchandising division, Continental National Bank, Chicago, 1976-1980; private practice finance consultant, Chicago, since 1980. Board directors Salant Corporation, New York City.
Chairman architectural control commission Village Northbrook, Illinois, 1964-1970, member fire and police commission, 1982-1987. Trustee University Chicago Cancer Research Foundation, Chicago, since 1971. Trustee Ravinia Festival Association, Chicago, 1968-1976, Highland Park (Illinois) Hospital, 1965-1974.
Served to major United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bankers Association, Robert Morris Associates, National Association Corporation Directors Clubs: The Attic, University Chicago. Lake Shore Country (Glencoe).
Married Shirley Mayer, August 2, 1947. Children: Susan Elliott, Robert S., Elizabeth.