Background
Orwin, Walter Lawrence was born on August 26, 1927 in Des Moines. Son of Milton Lawrence and Gladys (Rosenbaum) Orwin.
manufacturing company executive
Orwin, Walter Lawrence was born on August 26, 1927 in Des Moines. Son of Milton Lawrence and Gladys (Rosenbaum) Orwin.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1950.
With, Kalamazoo (Michigan) Pant Company, 1951-1967; president, Kalamazoo (Michigan) Pant Company, 1968-1969; president, Kazoo, Inc., Kalamazoo, 1970-1989; president, chief Executive officer, Seminole Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Mississippi, since 1989. Board directors First American Bank Michigan, First American Bank Corporation, Seminole Manufacturing Company.
Co-trustee F.W. and Elsie L. Heyl Foundation, since 1975. Board directors Bronson Hospital Health Foundation, Kalamazoo, since 1986. Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946.
Member of Kalamazoo Country (president 1978-1979). Yale (New York City), Kiwanis (local president 1969-1970).
Married Elizabeth Ann Hutton, October 16, 1954. Children: Angela, W. Lawrence.