Background
Smelcer, Glen Ernest was born on May 3, 1931 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States.
Smelcer, Glen Ernest was born on May 3, 1931 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, 1955; postgraduate, State University Iowa, 1962; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, State University of Iowa.
Research assistant, Atomic Energy Commission, Madison, Wisconsin, 1955; illustrator, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Madison, 1956; draftsman, Brandes Company, Madison, 1956; design engineer, International Harvester Company, East Moline, Illinois, 1956-1959; design analyst, International Harvester Company, Hinsdale, Illinois, 1959-1970; senior reliability engineer, John Deere Dubuque (Iowa) Works, 1970-1986; senior engineer, John Deere Dubuque (Iowa) Works, 1986-1989; chief design analyst, Mechanical Design Analysis Consultants, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, since 1989.
Ecumenical organizer Social Concerns Commission, Dubuque, 1986. Member Society Automotive Engineers (transaction review committee), National Society of Professional Engineers, Illinois Society Professional Engineers.
Son of Archibald J. Smelcer and Edna Emma (Schreiber). Divorced; children: Steven A., Michele B., Suzanne C.