Background
Mars,, Robert Sumner was born on May 21, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert Sumner Mars Senior and Dorothy (Jones) Mars.
industrial distirbution company executive
Mars,, Robert Sumner was born on May 21, 1926 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Robert Sumner Mars Senior and Dorothy (Jones) Mars.
Student, Yale University, 1943—1945. Bachelor, Carleton College, 1948. Graduate certified, Babson College, 1949.
Doctor of Laws(honorary), College St. Scholastica, 1989.
Chairman WP & RS Mars Company, Duluth, since 1949. Chairman Conveyor Belt Service, Inc., Duluth, since 1953. Board directors Topeka Group, Duluth, Minnesota Power.
Lieutenant junior grade United States Navy, 1944-1947, PTO.
Chairman Duluth Board Education, First Bank Duluth, Minnesota Community College Systems, St. Paul, 1970. Board directors College St. Scholastica, Duluth, 1979. President Duluth Depot Foundation, 1986.
Member Duluth Economic Development Authority, since 1988. Trustee Marshall School Board, since 1989. Member of Northeastern Minnesota Development Association, Kitchi Gammi Club, University Chicago Club, Jesters, Shriners, Masons.
Married Ann Lachmund, August 4, 1949. Children: Susan M. Hogg, Linda M. Stalter, Robert Sumner III, Judith M. Hovelson, Stephen A., Jeffrey J., Bruce G.