David F. Bezdicek

Background

Bezdicek, David F. was born on September 18, 1938 in Jackson, Minnesota, United States. Son of Emanuel and Betty (Pavelko) Bezdicek.

Education

Bachelor of Science, South Dakot State University, 1960; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, 1967.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Maryland., College Park, 1967-1973; associate professor soil science, Washington State University, Pullman, 1973-1978; professor soil science, Washington State University, Pullman, since 1978. Consultant Washington Department Ecology, Pullman, 1979-1980, Esveit Engineering, Spokane, Washington, 1990-1996.

Achievements

• David F. Bezdicek has been listed as a notable Soil scientist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Henry A. Wallace Institute, Greenbelt, Maryland., 1990-1997, vice president, 1993. Member Idaho Old Time Fiddlers, 1997. Fellow American Society Agronomy.

Member Soil and Water Conservation Society.

Interests

• Avocations: car restoration, blue grass musician, gardening.

Connections

Married Patricia F. O'Connor, June 16, 1962.

Father:

Emanuel Bezdicek

Mother:

Betty (Pavelko) Bezdicek

Spouse:

Patricia F. O'Connor