Walter Robb (engineer)
Walter Robb (engineer) | |
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| Born | April 25, 1928 |
| Died | March 23, 2020 (aged 91) |
| Occupation | Research & Development (R&D) executive for General Electric |
Walter Lee Robb (April 25, 1928 – March 23, 2020)[1] was an American engineer, business executive, and philanthropist. In 2000, he was elected to the American Philosophical Society.[2]
Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in April 1928,[3] he was a recipient of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation in 1993. He was a Research & Development (R&D) executive for General Electric. He owned a few local sports teams, purchasing the minor-league hockey franchise of the Albany River Rats in 1998.
Robb died from COVID-19 on March 23, 2020, at the age of 91. A month and two days later of what would have been his 92nd birthday.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hagerty, James R. (March 24, 2020). "Walter Robb, GE Executive Who Recruited Jack Welch, Dies of Covid-19 at 91". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
- ^ https://search.amphilsoc.org/memhist/search?year=2000;smode=advanced;startDoc=21
- ^ Who's who in Technology Today. Technology Recognition Corporation. 1980. p. 123.
- ^ Anderson, Eric (March 23, 2020). "Community remembers generosity, contributions of Walter Robb". Times Union. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
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