Background
Lehr, Lewis Wylie was born on February 21, 1921 in Elgin, Nebraska, United States. Son of Lewis H. and Nancy (Wylie) Lehr.
Diversified manufacturing company executive
Lehr, Lewis Wylie was born on February 21, 1921 in Elgin, Nebraska, United States. Son of Lewis H. and Nancy (Wylie) Lehr.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University Nebraska, 1947. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Nebraska, 1977.
With, 3M Company, St. Paul, since 1947; vice president medical products division, 3M Company, 1960-1972; health care products group, 3M Company, 1972-1974; tape and allied products group, 3M Company, 1974-1975; president United States operations, 3M Company, 1975-1979; vice chairman, 3M Company, 1979-1980; chairman, chief Executive officer, 3M Company, 1980-1986. Board directors Science, Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, Peregrine, Inc. Member of advisory board Compensation Resource Group, Pasadena, California.
Trustee University Nebraska Foundation Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Chemical Society Clubs: North Oaks Golf, White Bear Yacht, Minnesota.
Married Doris Stauder, October 13, 1944. Children– Mary A. Lehr Makin, William L., Donald D., John M.