Background
Ritter, Howard Lester was born on February 12, 1916 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George Howard and Ruby (MacFarlane) Ritter.
Ritter, Howard Lester was born on February 12, 1916 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George Howard and Ruby (MacFarlane) Ritter.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy, Pennsylvania State University, 1943.
Research chemist Socony-Vacuum Oil Corporation, 1943-1946. Instructor, assistant professor of chemistry University of Wisconsin, 1946-1952. Professor, head department chemistry Miami University, 1952-1962, research professor, 1962-1967.
Member American Chemical Society, American Physical Society, Pi Kappa Phi, Pi Mu Epsilon, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sigma Pi Sigma, Sigma Xi.
Married Marie Louise Kruecke, July 12, 1941. Children: Howard Lester, Carl Peter, Mary Ann, Margaret Jo, Mark MacFarlane.