Background
Bertke, Eldridge Melvin was born on August 19, 1920 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Clinton Charles and Elsie (Wendt) Bertke.
Bertke, Eldridge Melvin was born on August 19, 1920 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Clinton Charles and Elsie (Wendt) Bertke.
Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1950, Master of Science, 1951, Doctor of Philosophy, 1955.
Assistant professor, head department U. Dubuque, 1956-1958. With Arizona State University, Tempe, from 1958, professor histology, cytology, department zoology, from 1967. Consultant toxicology, private industry, surgeon general United States Army, 1973-1978.
Molecular biologist Institute Research Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, from 1970.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946. Member New York Academy Science, American Society Cell Biology, Electron Microscopy Society American, Sigma Xi, Tri Beta, Phi Sigma.
Married Emily Latchel, April. Children: Charles, Brian, William.