Robert H. Plattner

Robert Plattner was born in Grand Pass, Missouri in 1926. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII, then graduated from the University of Missouri in 1950 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Later he earned graduate degrees from Ohio State University and the University of Michigan. He worked in industry ten years as a mid-level manager before becoming a professor at the University of Massachusetts. He now lives in a retirement community in Medford, Oregon. During his professional career he published two textbooks. His recent book The Grand Pass was written for fun. He continues to enjoy life and people - and good stories.