Background
Hinkle, Charles Nelson was born on September 12, 1930 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford Nelson and Ura L. (Frickey) Hinkle.
agricultural engineering educator
Hinkle, Charles Nelson was born on September 12, 1930 in Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Son of Clifford Nelson and Ura L. (Frickey) Hinkle.
Agricultural market specialist, Armco Steel Corporation, Middletown, Ohio., 1953; associate professor agricultural engineering, South Dakot State University, Brookings, 1957-1965; professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1965-1970, 72-90; professor agricultural engring department, freshman engring department, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1970-1972; professor emeritus, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1990.
Preconstrn. coordinator group. Laborers for Christ, mission board Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. With United States Army, 1953-1955.
Fellow American Society Agricultural Engineers (director 1976-1978). Member Optimist Club (Optimist of Year Lafayette club 1990).
Married Delores J. Riemer, August 18, 1951. Children: Chris Nelson, Andrew John, Karen Sue, Laura Kay.