Background
Wheeler, C. Herbert was born on June 6, 1915 in Merchantville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Clarence Herbert and Louise Emma (Pennell) Wheeler.
Wheeler, C. Herbert was born on June 6, 1915 in Merchantville, New Jersey, United States. Son of Clarence Herbert and Louise Emma (Pennell) Wheeler.
Bachelor of Architecture, University Pennsylvania, 1937. Master of Architecture, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1940. Postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1953.
Postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1956. Postgraduate, Alexander Hamilton Institute, 1947.
Architectural designer, Austin Company. New York City, 1938-1941; from architect to chief architect, J.G. White Engineering Company. New York City, 1941-1955; manager engineering, Stran Steel Corporation, Detroit, 1955-1958; manager environmental system, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Quehanna, Pennsylvania, 1958-1964; professor architectural engineering, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1964-1980; professor emeritus, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, since 1980.
Served to major C.E., United States Army, 1942-1946. Fellow American Institute of Architects (emeritus, international relations committee 1981-1984, vice president Central Pennsylvania chapter 1984), Union International des Architects Paris (permanent secretary professional development work group 1980-1985, college delegations 1981-1985). Member American Society Engineering Education (emeritus, chairman architectural engineering division 1970), construction Specifications Institute, Retired Officers Association, Theta Xi (vice president St. Louis chapter 1953-1954).
Married Cicely Pointer, August 29, 1940. Children: Pamela, Janet, Betsy.