WAHLERT, Robert Henry - Revision history

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	[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA, Jan, 19, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 6, 2022). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] The son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] and Celeste Wahlert, Robert worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961. The same year, he married Donna Allendorf.		[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA, Jan, 19, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 6, 2022). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] The son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] and Celeste Wahlert, Robert worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961. The same year, he married Donna Allendorf.

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	[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] ~~Wahlert, the~~ son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961.		[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA, Jan, 19, 1939--Dubuque, IA, Aug. 6, 2022). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] The son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] and Celeste Wahlert, Robert worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961. The same year, he married Donna Allendorf.

	Wahlert's employment in the company included serving as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board.		Wahlert's employment in the company included serving as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board.
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	Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] in 1996. (1)		Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] in 1996. (1)

	One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father~~, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]]~~ stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. ~~(2)~~ Robert H. Wahlert ~~has~~ served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council, finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education, board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque, director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]], director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He ~~has been~~ the city fundraising campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission.		One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. Robert H. Wahlert served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council; finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education; board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque; director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]; and director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He was the city fundraising campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission. (2) A life-long member of [[ST. COLUMBKILLE CATHOLIC CHURCH]], he was a Eucharistic minister. (3)

	In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four lane U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (3)		In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four lane U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (4)


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	2. Wahlert Foundation. Online: http://wahlertfoundation.org/pages/history.html		2. Wahlert Foundation. Online: http://wahlertfoundation.org/pages/history.html

	3. Sisco Becky and Bergstrom, Kathy, "Area Businessmen Make U. S. 20 Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1994, p. 1		3. Nieland, Grace, "Bob Wahlert's Kindness, Philanthropy Live On," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 9, 2022, p. 6A

			4. Sisco Becky and Bergstrom, Kathy, "Area Businessmen Make U. S. 20 Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1994, p. 1

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	Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] in 1996. (1)		Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] in 1996. (1)

	One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2) Robert H. Wahlert has served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council, finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education, board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque, director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]], director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He has been the city fundraising campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission. In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four ~~and~~ U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (3)		One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2) Robert H. Wahlert has served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council, finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education, board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque, director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]], director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He has been the city fundraising campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission.

			In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four lane U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (3)

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	[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] Wahlert, the son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961.		[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] Wahlert, the son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961.

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	Wahlert's employment in the company included serving as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board.		Wahlert's employment in the company included serving as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board.

	Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS, INC.]] in 1996. (1)		Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS INC.]] in 1996. (1)

	One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2) Robert H. Wahlert has served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council, finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education, board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque, director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]], director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He has been the ~~cityfundraising~~ campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission. In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four and U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (3)		One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2) Robert H. Wahlert has served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council, finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education, board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque, director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]], director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He has been the city fundraising campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission. In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four and U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (3)

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	[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] Wahlert, the son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''.		[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] Wahlert, the son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''. He received a bachelor of science degree in commerce (major in business) from the University of Iowa in 1961.

	~~When~~ Wahlert's employment in the company ~~resumed, he served~~ as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board~~. He also served as a director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]]~~.		Wahlert's employment in the company included serving as a sales trainee, advertising manager, and finally president of sales. He became the executive vice-president in 1973. Upon the retirement of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], his father in 1977, Wahlert became the chairman of the board.

	Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc.		Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc. He operated FDL until its sale to [[FARMLAND FOODS, INC.]] in 1996. (1)

	One of ~~the~~ most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2)		One of Dubuque's most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2) Robert H. Wahlert has served on the board of trustees of [[CLARKE COLLEGE]] and the Clarke Development Council, finance committee of the Dubuque Metropolitan Board of Education, board of directors of the Epworth Savings Bank, a division of the Iowa National Investment Company of Dubuque, director of [[FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF DUBUQUE]], director of [[KEY CITY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY]]. He has been the cityfundraising campaign coordinator for [[WAHLERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL]], secretary-treasurer of the [[DUBUQUE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB]] and board of trustees, director of the American Meat Institute, fundraising chairman of the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]], and member of Dubuque County Right for Life and the Five Flags Commission. In 1994 Wahlert joined two others from Dubuque in testifying before a United States House subcommittee on their belief that a four and U. S. 20 was vital to Dubuque' future. (3)


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	2. Wahlert Foundation. Online: http://wahlertfoundation.org/pages/history.html		2. Wahlert Foundation. Online: http://wahlertfoundation.org/pages/history.html

			3. Sisco Becky and Bergstrom, Kathy, "Area Businessmen Make U. S. 20 Pitch," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 11, 1994, p. 1

	[[Category: Business Leader]]		[[Category: Business Leader]]
	[[Category: Civic Leader]]		[[Category: Civic Leader]]
	[[Category: Meat Packer]]		[[Category: Meat Packer]]

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	[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] Wahlert, the son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''.		[[Image:rhwahlert.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]WAHLERT, Robert Henry. (Dubuque, IA- ). President, [[FDL FOODS INC.]] Wahlert, the son of [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]], worked at the [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] as a high school honor student. While attending [[LORAS ACADEMY]], he participated in student government and edited the school newspaper, the ''Crest''.

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	One of the most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2)		One of the most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2)


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	Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc.		Amid growing labor unrest, it was announced on May 30, 1982, that Wahlert would be in charge of labor relations. In 1982 when efforts to find a buyer for the Dubuque plant were unsuccessful, Wahlert bought the pork operation, Dubuque plant, and the fleur-de-lis trademark of the ailing [[DUBUQUE PACKING COMPANY]] for $30.5 million and established FDL, Inc.

	One of the most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2)		One of the most notable local philanthropists, Wahlert assumed responsibility for the [[WAHLERT FOUNDATION]] when his father, [[WAHLERT, Robert C.\|Robert C. WAHLERT]] stepped down from active management in the early 1980s. (2)
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