Background
Baumgardner, Russell Howard was born on September 4, 1918 in St. Paul. Son of Raymond Clyde and Pearl Felicia (Boorman) Baumgardner.
Baumgardner, Russell Howard was born on September 4, 1918 in St. Paul. Son of Raymond Clyde and Pearl Felicia (Boorman) Baumgardner.
Student, University Minnesota, 1939. Student, Macalester College, 1938. Bachelor of Laws, St. Paul College law, 1942.
Doctor of Laws, George Washington University, 1948.
General practice law, St. Paul, 1950-1953. President Harmon Glass Company (succeeded by Apogee Enterprises, Inc. 1963), Minneapolis, since 1952, chairman, since 1963.
Chairman Red Wing Sewer Pipe Corporation, 1960-1965, Conolly Shoe Company, 1961-1967. Director Westland Capital Corporation.
President Minnesota Association Commerce and Industry, 1970-1971, board directors, 1963-1972. Chairman Business Industry Political Action Committee Minnesota Served to major United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, Conference Board Association Corporation Growth Clubs: Lafayette, Minneapolis, Decathlon Athletic.
Married Bernice Ann Grimmer, June 21, 1974. 1 son. Mark R.; stepchildren: Gerald, Vicki, Brett, Kirk, Keith Ylinen.
