Background
Burton, Robert Van was born on September 21, 1924 in Richmond, Illinois, United States.
Burton, Robert Van was born on September 21, 1924 in Richmond, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Minnesota, 1948.
Design engineer Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, 1948-1954, senior development engineer, 1954-1960, principal development engineer, 1960-1967, project engineer, business development manager, 1967-1981, business development manager, 1981-1987, Sundstrand-Sauer Company, Minneapolis, from 1987.
Board directors Minneapolis Young Men’s Christian Association, 1958-1975. Served to Second lieutenant infantry United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member Fluid Power Society.
Married Norma Jean Schroder, January 3, 1947. Children: David S., Marc N.