Background
Jelsma, Edward Richard was born on March 15, 1915 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Edward Darwin and Orilla (Hackathorn) Jelsma.
Jelsma, Edward Richard was born on March 15, 1915 in Enid, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Edward Darwin and Orilla (Hackathorn) Jelsma.
Bachelor of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1937. Master of Science, Oklahoma State University, 1938. Postgraduate, Stanford, 1940.
Diploma in International Law, United States Naval War College. Diploma, Mind Control Institute. Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Colorado Christian College, 1973.
Assistant tax counsel Standard Oil Corporation California, San Francisco, 1940—1941. Deputy fiscal director Bureau Ordnance, United States Department Navy, Washington, 1946—1948, assistant fiscal director department, 1948—1949, engaged citrus industry, since 1949. Professional member Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee, United States Senate, 1949—1955.
Director bureau transport economics and statistics Interstate Commerce Commission, 1955—1958. Admitted Interstate Commerce Commission bar, 1958. President E.R. Jelsma & Associates, transportation consultant, since 1958.
President Skyland Farms, Agro Energy Corporation, 1980—1982. Graduate assistant Oklahoma State University, 1937—1938. Instructor Northwestern State College, 1938—1939, American University, 1946—1949.
Guest lecturer University Louisville, 1942—1943. President Sylvan Shores Association, Mount Dora, 1973—1982. Chairman Lake County Republican Executive Committee, 1985—1988.
Served from ensign to lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1941—1952.
Member of State Florida Reserve Officers Association (vice president 1982-1983, president Florida chapter 1983-1984), Mason (member 32 degree).
Married Marjorie Marie Crain, February 12, 1948 (deceased June 1984). Children: Schuyler, Richard, Lisa. Married Erika M. Jelsma.