Gradus Lawrence Shoemaker

Background

Shoemaker, Gradus Lawrence was born on January 18, 1921 in Zeeland, Michigan, United States. Son of Corey and Hattie (Lubbers) Shoemaker.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Hope College, 1944; Master of Sciences, University Illinois, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1949.

Career

Member faculty, U. Louisville, since 1949; professor of chemistry, U. Louisville, 1965-1988; professor emeritus, U. Louisville, since 1988; department chairman, U. Louisville, 1963-1964, 65-67; chairman division natural science, U. Louisville, 1967-1979. Member Executive Board Covenant Housing, Inc., 1989-1997.

Achievements

• Gradus Lawrence Shoemaker has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as ensign United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1945. Member American Chemical Society (councillor 1968-1980), American Association of University Professors, Kentucky Academy Science, Blue Key, Sigma Xi, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Upsilon.

Connections

Married Florence Etta Wright, June 5, 1952. Children— Robert Neil, Betty Lynn.

Father:

Corey Shoemaker

Mother:

Hattie (Lubbers) Shoemaker

Spouse:

Florence Etta Wright