Background
McCleary, William Robert was born on July 23, 1939 in Fairmont, Minnesota, United States. Son of Jesse Earl and Beatrice E. (Wilken) McCleary.
McCleary, William Robert was born on July 23, 1939 in Fairmont, Minnesota, United States. Son of Jesse Earl and Beatrice E. (Wilken) McCleary.
Bachelor, Yankton College, 1961. Master of Arts, University South Dakota, 1963.
Instructor speech and theatre, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1962-1965; instructor speech committee, St. Cloud (Minnesota) State University, 1965-1969; instructor speech, St. John's U., Collegeville, Minnesota, 1965-1966; owner, manager, McCleary Auto Parts, Incorporated, New York Ulm, Minnesota, 1969-1983; marketing manager, Auto Northern Warehouse, Inc., St. Paul, 1983-1997; marketing manager, Auto Parts Headquarters/Auto Value, St. Cloud, since 1997. Assistant debate coach South Dakot State University, 1962-1965. Director forensics St. Cloud State University, 1965-1969.
Commissioner Housing & Redevelopment Authority, New Ulm, 1973-1983. Vice president Heritagefest, New Ulm, 1978-1983. Director Herman Stram Pageant, New Ulm, 1977-1980.
Member International Society Meeting Planners (registered meeting planner).
Married Mary Collette Hengen, October 12, 1946. Children: Mark William, Kyle William.