Franklin J. Howes

Background

Howes, Franklin J. was born on February 7, 1921 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Luther A. and Lillian Howes.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan state University, 1943.

Career

Engineer, John Bean/Federal Maritime Commission, Lansing, 1946-1947; engineer, E.I. DuPont, Orange, Texas, 1947-1948; engineer, Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, New York, 1948-1953; engineer, Le Roy, Milwaukee, 1953-1954; engineer, Thiokol Chemical, Texas, Utah., 1954-1959; vice president corporation engineering, Kunkle Valve Company, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1959-1989; retired, 1989. Consultant in field and product liability.

Achievements

• Franklin J. Howes has been listed as a noteworthy engineering executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers (boiler and pressure vessel code committee since 1969, service award).

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, woodworking, golf.

Connections

Married Julia L. Darphin, September 15, 1946 (divorced). Married Gloria A. Klopfenstein, October 19, 1963. Children: Richard, Dan, Deborah, Craig, Janet, Pamela, Linda.

Father:

Luther A.

Mother:

Lillian Howes

Spouse:

Julia L. Darphin

Spouse:

Gloria A. Klopfenstein

child:

Pamela Howes

child:

Deborah Howes

child:

Janet Howes

child:

Dan Howes

child:

Craig Howes

child:

Richard Howes

child:

Linda Howes