David Russell Cosper

Background

Cosper, David Russell was born on October 3, 1942 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. Son of Russell and Vera M. (Lucas) Cosper.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Purdue University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1969.

Career

Chemist, Nalco Chemical Company, Chicago, 1969-1973; group leader, Nalco Chemical Company, 1973-1980; research scientist, Nalco Chemical Company, Naperville, Illinois, 1980-1984; research associate, Nalco Chemical Company, since 1984; director pulp & paper research, Nalco Europe, 1994-1996.

Achievements

• David Russell Cosper has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Genealogical Society, American Ceramic Society, American Chemical Society, New England History Genealogical Society, New Jersey Genealogical Society, East Tennessee History Society, Genealogical Society Pennsylvania, Illinois State Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, Connecticut Society Genealogists, Western Michigan Genealogical Society, Indiana History Society, Chicago Genealogical Society (treasurer 1970-1971, 74-75, director 1980-1982, finance chairman since 1985), Detroit Society Genealogical Research, Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: genealogy, sports.

Connections

Married LeeAnn Graves, August 28, 1965. Children: Stephen D., Catherine M., Sarah A.

Father:

Russell Cosper

Mother:

Vera M. (Lucas) Cosper

Spouse:

LeeAnn Graves

child:

Stephen D. Cosper

child:

Sarah A. Cosper

child:

Catherine M. Cosper