Edward Oliver Busby

Background

Busby, Edward Oliver was born on June 22, 1926 in Macomb, Illinois, United States. Son of Lynn John and Pauline (Hoebel) Busby.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1950; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1971.

Career

Resident engineer, Wisconsin Highway Commission, 1950-1951; assistant engineer, City of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 1951-1953; sales engineer, Wisconsin Culvert Company, 1953-1959; lecturer сivil engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1959-1966; dean College Engineering, University Wisconsin-Platteville, 1966-1984; dean emeritus, University of Wisconsin -Platteville, since 1985. Member Wisconsin Examining Board for Professional Engineers, 1981-1984. Vice president Platteville Area Industrial Development Corporation, 1977-1980.

Visiting professor U. Tennessee, 1984-1985. Treasurer University of Wisconsin -Platteville Foundation, 1989-1995.

Achievements

• Edward Oliver Busby has been listed as a noteworthy dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (chairman professional registration committee 1985-1986). Member Wisconsin Society Professional Engineers (president 1972-1973), National Society Professional Engineers (national director 1976-1981, vice chairman engineers education 1971-1973).

Connections

Married Lois E. Tehan, June 17, 1950. Children: Thomas L., John E., Paula L.

Father:

Lynn John Busby

Mother:

Pauline (Hoebel) Busby

Spouse:

Lois E. Tehan

child:

Paula L. Busby

child:

John E. Busby

child:

Thomas L. Busby