Background
Russell, Robert William was born on April 7, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Ruby (Sanborn) Russell.
Transportation company executive
Russell, Robert William was born on April 7, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William and Ruby (Sanborn) Russell.
AB, North Central College, Chicago, 1943. Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1948.
With Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Company (and predecessor), Chicago, since 1948, vice president personnel, 1968-1975, vice president personnel and labor relations, 1975-1979, senior vice president administration, 1979-1983, senior vice president executive department, 1983-1986, director, 1976-1986.
Past president district 57 Mount Prospect (Illinois) School Board Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association Clubs: Law (Chicago). Barrington Bath and Tennis.
Married Frances Braught, June 25, 1948. Children: Robert Scott, Gregory Lee, Barbara Frances, Nancy Marie.