Harry Joe Wahler

Background

Wahler, Harry Joe was born on October 5, 1919 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States. Son of August Harry and Marjory (Ragle) Wahler.

Education

Bachelor of Music, University Rochester, 1947. Master of Music, University Rochester, 1948. Bachelor of Science, University Indiana, 1950.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Iowa, 1954.

Career

Clinical research psychologist, VA Mental Hygiene Clinic, Iowa City, Iowa., 1954-1956; clinical research psychologist, Veterans Administration Hospital., Knoxville, Iowa., 1956-1958; director psychological services and research, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1958-1966; director psychological research, Mental Health Research Institute, Fort Steilacom, Washington, 1966-1967; senior research investigator research division, Department of Institutions, Fort Steilacom, 1967-1971; part-time consultant psychologist, Good Samaritan Mental Health, Puyallup, Washington, 1971-1992. Director RECOVER, Tacoma, Washington, 1969-1972, CMH Expediter Project, Tacoma, 1969-1972.

Achievements

• Harry Joe Wahler has been listed as a noteworthy Psychologist, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Breaking Vicious Circles

Membership

Board directors Tacoma-Pierce County Narcotics Center, 1968-1969, Greater Lakes Mental Health Foundation, Tacoma, 1969-1970, Model Cities Coordinator Council, Tacoma, 1969-1970. Panel member Tacoma Community Mental Health Center, 1967-1972. Corporal United States Army Air Force, 1941-1944.

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, body building, gardening, bridge, games.

Connections

Married Doris Elizabeth Ogden, April 1, 1948. Children: Heidi, Terry, Anita, Betsy.

Father:

August Harry Wahler

Mother:

Marjory (Ragle) Wahler

Spouse:

Doris Elizabeth Ogden

child:

Anita Wahler

child:

Betsy Wahler

child:

Heidi Wahler

child:

Terry Wahler