Alfred George Schiller

Background

Schiller, Alfred George was born on December 5, 1918 in Irma, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Adam and Bertha Schiller.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, 1943; Master of Science, University of Illinois, 1956.

Career

General practice veterinary medicine, Minneapolis, 1947-1952; from instructor to professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1952-1987; head small animal clinic, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1954-1974; assistant head department veterinary medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1974-1976; acting department head veterinary medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1976-1978; acting associate dean academic affairs, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1978-1979; acting director laboratory animal care, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1979-1980; assistant department head veterinary clinical medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana, from 1980; professor emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1987-1996.

Achievements

• Alfred George Schiller has been listed as a noteworthy veterinarian, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain United States Army, 1944-1947. Member American Veterinary Medicine Association (various committees), Illinois State Veterinary Medicine Association (various committees, Meritorious Service award 1972), American College Veterinary Surgeons (recorder 1968-1969, vice president 1970-1971, president-elect 1971-1972, president 1972-1973, chairman 1973-1974, executive secretary 1975-1990, Distinguished Service award 1985).

Connections

Married Carolyn Capps, April 14, 1944. Children: James, Charles.

Father:

Adam Schiller

Mother:

Bertha Schiller

Spouse:

Carolyn Capps

child:

Charles Schiller

child:

James Schiller