Background
Schifferdecker, Arnold Paul was born on September 26, 1935 in Norborne, Missouri, United States. Son of Rudolph John and Louise Anne (Meyer) Schifferdecker.
Schifferdecker, Arnold Paul was born on September 26, 1935 in Norborne, Missouri, United States. Son of Rudolph John and Louise Anne (Meyer) Schifferdecker.
Bachelor in Journalism and History, University Missouri, 1958.
Joined Foreign Service Department State, Washington, 1964. Vice consul American Consulate, Istanbul, Turkey, 1965-1966. 3d secretary American Embassy, Tel Aviv, 1966-1968, 2d secretary Kabul, Afghanistan, 1970-1972, 1st secretary Ankara, Turkey, 1980-1983.
International relations officer Department State, Washington, 1968-1969, desk officer, 1973-1975, assistant director policy planning, 1975-1977. International relations officer Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, 1977-1979. United States consul general United States Consulate General, Lahore, Pakistan, since 1983.
Member Burleith Citizens Association, Washington, 1973-1979. Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1958-1964. Member American Foreign Service Association (editorial board 1974-1978), Middle East Institute Clubs: President's, National Cathedral, Tennis.
Married Martha Hollingsworth, October 24, 1961 (divorced January 1966). Married Joan Edith Hill, May 25, 1979. Children– Matthew, Susanna.