Background
Stephan, Charles Robert was born on September 30, 1911 in New York City. Son of Charles Albert and Ella (Wallendorf) Stephan.
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Charles Robert Stephan
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1934. Doctor Engineering (honorary), Florida Atlantic University, 1978.
Career
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1934, advanced through grades to captain, served various capacities including World War II, South Pacific and Korean war areas various locations, 1941-1952, retired, 1963. Professor ocean engineering Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, 1964-1976, professor emeritus, since 1976. Associate professor naval science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1944-1946.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Legion of Valor of United States of America, 1985-1992, membership chair, 1985-1993, national Commander, 1995-1996. Captain United States Navy. Fellow Marine Technology Society.
Member United States Naval Institute, United States Navy League (vice president Delray Beach council), Pearl Harbor Survivors (president Florida Gold Coast chapter), Kiwanis.
Interests
Connections
Married Eleanor Grace Storck, February 14, 1937 (deceased July 1992). Children: Yvonne Stephan Brown, Joan Stephan Cathcart, Charles Royal, Robert W.
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Nationality
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Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican