Background
Franke, Ernest A. was born on October 22, 1939 in Uvalde, Texas, United States. Son of Clarence B. and Mary Lee Fischer Franke.
Franke, Ernest A. was born on October 22, 1939 in Uvalde, Texas, United States. Son of Clarence B. and Mary Lee Fischer Franke.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering magna cum laude, Texas College Arts and Industries, 1961. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas College of Arts, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, 1967.
Professor, chairman department Texas Agricultural and Industrial University, Kingsville, 1967—1971, dean College Engineering, 1971—1979. Vice president Research and development Alpha Electronics, Denver, 1979—1983, research engineer, 1983—1988, manager, 1988—1990. Institute engineer Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, since 1990.
Engineering advisor St. Mary's University, San Antonio, since 2005. Board directors Medina Agricultural Products, Hondo, Texas.
Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life. Chairman central Texas section 1997-1998), International Society Optical Engineering.
Married Doris Elaine Walters, August 23, 1964. Children: Scott E., Eric A., Kurt A.