Background
Nimitz, Chester William was born on February 17, 1915 in Brooklyn. Son of Chester William and Catherine V. (Freeman) Nimitz.
manufacturing company executive
Nimitz, Chester William was born on February 17, 1915 in Brooklyn. Son of Chester William and Catherine V. (Freeman) Nimitz.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1936.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1936; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1957; principally assigned to submarines and destroyers, United States Navy retired, United States Navy, 1957; with, Texas Instruments Company, 1957-1961; with, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, since 1961; president, chief Executive officer, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1965-1973; Chairman of the Board, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, since 1973; chief Executive officer, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1973-1978; chairman of the executive committee, Perkin-Elmer Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, 1980-1985.
Married Joan Leona Labern, June 18, 1938. Children: Frances Mary, Elizabeth Joan, Sarah Catherine.