Charles John Christians

Background

Christians, Charles John was born on April 15, 1934 in Parkersburg, Iowa, United States. Son of Dick and Johana (Franken) Christians.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1955; Master of Science, North Dakota State University, 1958; Doctor of Philosophy, Oklahoma State University, 1961.

Career

Teaching associate, North Dakota State University, Fargo, 1956-1958; research associate, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1958-1961; assistant professor, Mississippi State University, Starkville, 1961-1964; from assistant professor to professor animal science, genetic engineering, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, since 1964. Instructor World Auctioneering College, Mason City, Iowa, since 1980. Consultant Department Agriculture State of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1980-1988, Zenton, Tokyo, 1985.

Achievements

• Charles John Christians has been listed as a noteworthy Genetic engineering educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • Aberdeen Angus Bloodlines

Membership

Colonel United States Army, retired. Member American Society Animal Science (extension president 1968-1970), Farm House Fraternity, Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocation: fishing.

Connections

Married Betty Lou Anderson, September 14, 1957. Children: John Charles, Linda Lou, Neil Allen, Cheryl Kay.

Father:

Dick Christians

Mother:

Johana (Franken) Christians

Spouse:

Betty Lou Anderson

child:

Cheryl Kay Christians

child:

Linda Lou Christians

child:

John Charles Christians

child:

Neil Allen Christians