William Howard Grobe

Background

Grobe, William Howard was born on February 10, 1916 in Winnett, Montana, United States. Son of Wesley H. and Leota H. (Smith) Grobe.

Education

Student, Simpson College, Indianaola, Iowa, 1934-1937; student, Missouri State University, 1937-1939; student, Montana State Teachers College, 1940-1941; Bachelor of Science, Montana State University, 1948; Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, Mississippi College, 1951; postgraduate, U. Nevada, summers 1958-1962.

Career

Clerk, N.P. Railway, Livingston, Montana, 1946-1947; student and line coach, Montana State University, Bozeman, 1947-1948; coach, physical education teacher, Edgar (Montana) High School, 1948-1951; athletic director, coach, physical education teacher, guidance counselor, Bridger (Montana) High School, 1951-1957; athletic director, coach, physical education teacher, guidance counselor, Lassen Union High School District, Herlong, California, 1957-1962; superintendent recreation and physical education, California Conservation Center, State Department Corrections, Susanville, 1962-1975; retired, California Conservation Center, State Department Corrections, Susanville, 1975.

Achievements

• William Howard Grobe has been listed as a noteworthy state government official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member California Employees Association, National Recreation Association, California Correctional Association, Masons.

Connections

Married Jane Singleton, May 7, 1967 (deceased November 1987). Stepchildren: John C. Singleton (deceased), Linda G. Moore. Children from previous marriage: William H., Robert.

Father:

Wesley H. Grobe

Mother:

Leota H. (Smith) Grobe

Spouse:

Jane Singleton

child:

Linda G. Moore Grobe

child:

John C. Singleton Grobe (deceased)