Background
Franzen, Earl Theodore was born on January 7, 1915 in Palisade, Minnesota, United States. Son of Emil Ferdin and Jennie (Anderson) Franzen.
Franzen, Earl Theodore was born on January 7, 1915 in Palisade, Minnesota, United States. Son of Emil Ferdin and Jennie (Anderson) Franzen.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering with high distinction, University of Minnesota, 1937.
Assistant bridge engineer, G.N. Railway, St. Paul, 1937-1955; structural engineer, Wisconsin Highway Department, 1955; bridge engineer, Rock Island R.R., Chicago, 1955-1963; structural engineer, Alfred Benesch & Associates (consultant engineers), Chicago, 1963-1964; chief engineer, Member of Parliament R.R., St. Louis, 1964-1981.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, American Railway Engineering Association, American Railway Bridge and Building Association, Roadmasters and Maintenance of Way Association Clubs: Mason.
Married Irene Helen Super, October 28, 1944. Children— Robert, Thomas, Jonathan.