Background
Weiss, Eric was born on December 30, 1908 in Erbendorf, Germany. Son of Solomon and Ada (Reinhold) Weiss.
Weiss, Eric was born on December 30, 1908 in Erbendorf, Germany. Son of Solomon and Ada (Reinhold) Weiss.
Student, Humanistisches Gymnasium, Nuremberg, Germany, 1924.
Apprentice, Fachanstait füer Neuzeitliches Giesserel-Wesen, Halle Saale, Germany, 1924, moved through ranks to manager, 1924-1931. With Foseco-Minsep plc, London, 1931-1978. Chairman Foseco-Minsep Ltd., 1944-1978, life president, since 1978.
Trustee Oakham School, Rutland, England, 1963-1984. Board governors United World College of Atlantic, 1976-1985. Member Institute British Foundrymen.
Married Greta Kobaltzky, February 15, 1934. Children: Norman, Fleur Schleifer, Jennifer Robertson, Stephen.