Edward Omer Haelterman

Background

Haelterman, Edward Omer was born on October 14, 1918 in Norway, Michigan, United States. Son of Omer and Hortanse Agnes (Smith) Haelterman.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1952. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, 1959.

Doctor of Philosophy Doctor Honoris Causa, State University Ghent, Belgium, 1974.

Career

Instructor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1952-1959; associate professor, Purdue University, 1959-1964; professor microbiology, Purdue University, 1964-1984; professor emeritus, Purdue University, 1984. Assistant dean School Veterinary Medicine, 1958-1961. Visiting investigator RockefellerU., 1958.

Research officer East African Veterinary Research Organisation, 1967-1968.

Achievements

• Edward Omer Haelterman has been listed as a noteworthy veterinary microbiologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945. Member American Society Microbiology, American Veterinary Medical Association, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, United States Animal Health Association, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta. Clubs: Torch. Lodges: Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Violet Marie Raiche, August 10, 1946.

Father:

Omer Haelterman

Mother:

Hortanse Agnes (Smith) Haelterman

Spouse:

Violet Marie Raiche