Francis Burch Burkdoll

Background

Burkdoll, Francis Burch was born on July 31, 1923 in Monson, California, United States. Son of Benjamin Harrison and Betty Mae (Burch) Burkdoll.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering California, Berkeley, 1955.

Career

Research engineer Caterpillar Tractor Company, Peoria, Illinois, 1955-1956, Federal Maritime Commission Corporation, San Jose, California, 1956-1957, Stanford Research Institute, Menlo Park, 1957-1959, test manager, 1959-1961. Engineer manager Explosive Technology Inc., Fairfield, 1961-1967, president, 1967-1986, Burkdoll Design, Vacaville, from 1986.

Achievements

• Francis Burch Burkdoll has been listed as a noteworthy aircraft design engineer, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Defense Preparedness Society (board directors since 1982).

Interests

• Photography, classic automobiles.

Connections

Married Barbara Langdon, June 1947 (deceased October 1974). Children: Wayne, Karen, Diana. Married Joan Ellen Williams.

Father:

Benjamin Harrison Burkdoll

Mother:

Betty Mae (Burch) Burkdoll

Spouse:

Barbara Langdon

Spouse:

Joan Ellen Williams.

child:

Wayne Burkdoll

child:

Karen Burkdoll

child:

Diana Burkdoll