Background
Ruddick, Bernard Norville was born on February 19, 1924 in Hoisington, Kansas, United States. Son of Norville M. and Mabel A. (Blankenship) Ruddick.
Ruddick, Bernard Norville was born on February 19, 1924 in Hoisington, Kansas, United States. Son of Norville M. and Mabel A. (Blankenship) Ruddick.
Student, Emporia State College, 1942. Student, Kansas State University, 1949. Student, University Michigan, 1962.
Junior engineer Kansas Power & Light, 1949—1954. Junior engineer, assistant general foreman, assistant division line supervisor, division line supervisor, district supervisor, superintendent transmission and distribution, vice president transmission and distribution Kansas Gas & Electric Company, Wichita, 1973—1978, vice president engring, 1978—1986. With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (senior ), Chamber of Commerce, Wichita Professional Engineering Society, Kansas Engineering Society, National Society Professional Engineers, Shriners Club, Masons Club, Kiwanis Club (president 1975-1976).
Married Leila G. Lewis, January 30, 1948. Children: Steven, Rex, Scott.