Background

Applebee, William Robert was born on August 22, 1936 in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Son of Kenneth O. and Sadie E. Applebee.

Education

Graduate, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1959.

Career

General manager, Grand Forks (North Dakota) Herald Daily Newspaper, 1966-1973; president, public, Niles (Michigan) Daily Star, 1973-1977; general manager, Bradenton (Florida) Herald, 1977-1979; general manager, Pasadena (California) Star-News, 1979-1981; public, Pasadena (California) Star-News, since 1981.

Achievements

• William Robert Applebee has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Inland Daily Press Association, American Newspaper Publications Association, California Press Association, Chamber of C. Republican. Clubs: Athletic (Pasadena).

Connections

Married Katherine R. Payne, September 9, 1956. Children: William K., Julie A., Jennifer L., Jessica E.

Father:

Kenneth O.

Mother:

Sadie E. Applebee

Spouse:

Katherine R. Payne

child:

Jennifer L. Applebee

child:

Jessica E. Applebee

child:

Julie A. Applebee

child:

William K. Applebee