Gerd Michael Lenke

Background

Lenke, Gerd Michael was born on February 9, 1927 in Hermsdorf, Schlesien/Waldenburg, Germany. Son of Hellmuth Georg and Hedwig (Barth) Lenke. came to the United States, 1962.

Education

Master of Science, Philipps U., Marburg/Hessen, Germany, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Philipps U., Marburg/Hessen, Germany, 1957.

Career

Research chemist, supervisor, Chemischewerke Hüls, Westphalen, Germany, 1957-1962; senior research chemist, Marborn division Borg-Warner, Washington and West Virginia, 1962-1965; senior research chemist, research associate, International Latex (changed to Standard Brands, then Reichhold), Dover, Delaware, 1965-1975; senior research chemist, Air Products & Chemicals, Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, 1975-1978; senior research chemist, scientist, General Tire, General Corporation, Akron, Ohio., since 1978.

Achievements

• Gerd Michael Lenke has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With German Air Force, 1945. Member American Chemical Society.

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, gardening.

Connections

Married Edith Alfter, November 10, 1956. Children: Claudia A. Lenke Hoerl, Astrid S., Yvonne S. Lenke Simpson, Marc A., Roger E.

Father:

Hellmuth Georg Lenke

Mother:

Hedwig (Barth) Lenke

Spouse:

Edith Alfter

child:

Marc A. Lenke

child:

Astrid S. Lenke

child:

Roger E. Lenke

child:

Claudia A. Lenke Hoerl Lenke

child:

Yvonne S. Lenke Simpson Lenke