Robert Doerr

Robert Charles Doerr (October 27, 1914 – December 5, 2013) was an American politician and educator. He served as the 53rd Mayor of San Jose, California, from 1956 to 1958. Doerr was the city's oldest living mayor at the time of his death in December 2013. Doerr's grandfather Charles served on the San Jose City Council. His father, Fred Doerr, who was also a member of the city council, also served as the Mayor of San Jose from 1928 until 1930. Robert Doerr lived with his family at a home at Fifth and William Streets during the 1930s. He earned a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University.

Robert Doerr

Robert Charles Doerr (October 27, 1914 – December 5, 2013) was an American politician and educator. He served as the 53rd Mayor of San Jose, California, from 1956 to 1958. Doerr was the city's oldest living mayor at the time of his death in December 2013. Doerr's grandfather Charles served on the San Jose City Council. His father, Fred Doerr, who was also a member of the city council, also served as the Mayor of San Jose from 1928 until 1930. Robert Doerr lived with his family at a home at Fifth and William Streets during the 1930s. He earned a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University.