Background
Steckel, Abram Peters was born on April 1, 1879 in Myersdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lewis Daniel and Barbara (Peters) Steckel.
Steckel, Abram Peters was born on April 1, 1879 in Myersdale, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lewis Daniel and Barbara (Peters) Steckel.
Electrical Engineer, Lehigh University, 1899. Honorary Engineer.D., for “contributions to art and science of steel manufacturers” Lehigh University, 1941.
Began as engineer, 1900. Engaged private research, 1921-1926. Founded Cold Metal Process Company, Youngstown, O., 1926, retired, 1933.
Received Modern Pioneer award by National Association of Manufacturers.
Club: Saturn (Buffalo). Developed Steckel processes for hot rolling and cold rolling metals.
Married Mabel Rushworth, September 1, 1908 (died 1926). Children: Frederick Rushworth, Barbara Ann (Mistress Thomas Taylor White).