Ernest Oliver Kirkendall

Background

Kirkendall, Ernest Oliver was born on July 6, 1914 in East Jordan, Michigan, United States. Son of George Oliver and Rachel (Geck) Kirkendall.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Wayne University, 1934. Master of Science, University Michigan, 1935. Doctor of Science, University Michigan, 1938.

Career

Instructor Wayne University, 1937—1941, assistant professor, 1941—1946. Secretary metals' division American Institute of Mining, 1946—1955, association general secretary, 1955—1963. Secretary, general manager United Engineering Trustees Incorporated, New York York City, 1963—1965.

Secretary Engineering Foundation, 1963—1965. Metallurgical engineer American Iron and Steel Institute, 1965—1966, assistant vice president, 1966—1968, vice president, 1968—1979. Adjunct professor University District of Columbia, 1982—1985.

Achievements

• Ernest Oliver Kirkendall has been listed as a noteworthy metallurgical engineer, association executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Society Metals. Member: Association des Ingenieurs Sortis l'Ecole Liege, Verein Deutscher Eisenhuttenleute, Institute Metals London (honorary), Iron and Steel Society Aime (distinguished member), National Society Professional Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Maxine Mae Marrs, February 2, 1938 (deceased June 1969). Children: Carol Leunk, Howard Ernest(deceased), Barbara Davis. Married Anneliese Gruenhaldt Sisco, February 25, 1978.

Father:

George Oliver Kirkendall

Mother:

Rachel (Geck) Kirkendall

Spouse:

Maxine Mae Marrs

Spouse:

Anneliese Gruenhaldt Sisco

child:

Howard Ernest Kirkendall (deceased)

child:

Barbara Davis Kirkendall

child:

Carol Leunk Kirkendall