Background
Zehr, Eldon Irvin was born on June 25, 1935 in Manson, Iowa, United States. Son of Clarence D. and Clara (Horsch) Zehr.
plant pathologist science educator
Zehr, Eldon Irvin was born on June 25, 1935 in Manson, Iowa, United States. Son of Clarence D. and Clara (Horsch) Zehr.
Bachelor, Goshen (Indiana) College, 1960; Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell Univercity, 1969.
Assistant professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1969-1973; associate professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., 1973-1978; professor, Clemson (South Carolina.) U., since 1978.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Phytopathol. Society (editor journals), Sigma Xi, Gamma Sigma Delta.
Married Rosa Rebecca Waidelich, Aug.31, 1957. Children: Jeffrey, Darrell, Russell, Ann, Marie, Tammy, Judy.