Background
Himes, Frank Lawrence was born on July 30, 1927 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralph Glenn and Mary Alice (Herr) Himes.
Himes, Frank Lawrence was born on July 30, 1927 in Crawfordsville, Indiana, United States. Son of Ralph Glenn and Mary Alice (Herr) Himes.
AB, Wabash College, 1949; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1956.
Science teacher, Remington (Indiana) High School, 1951-1953; assistant professor, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesburo, 1956-1957; from assistant professor to professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1957-1991; professor emeritus, Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1992. Visiting scientist Rothamsted Experimental Station, Harpenden, England, 1966, U. Birmingham (England), 1981.
Fellow American Society Agronomy (Resident Education award 1988), Soil Science Society American. Member Gamma Sigma Delta (Outstanding Teacher award 1978).
Married Dorothy Lois Hostetter, December 23, 1951. Children: Laura, Caroline, Glenn S.