Background
Krekeler, Heinz LUdwig was born on July 20, 1906 in Bottrop, Westfalia, Germany. Son of Heinrich and Helene (Lindemann) Krekeler.
Krekeler, Heinz LUdwig was born on July 20, 1906 in Bottrop, Westfalia, Germany. Son of Heinrich and Helene (Lindemann) Krekeler.
Student, University Freiburg, Germany, 1925. Student, University Munich, 1927. Student, University Goettingen, Germany, 1928.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Berlin, 1930. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Xavier University, 1956. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University South Carolina, 1956.
Research chemist, Edeleanu Gesellschaft, Berlin, 1930-1934; research chemist, Badische Anilin- & Soda-Fabrik, Ludwigshafen, Germany, 1934-1935; chairman of board, Apollinaris Company, Bad Neuenahr, Germany, 1948-1950; partner, past board directors, Eilers & Schuenemann, Bremen, Germany, since 1948; consul general, Government of Germany, New York City, 1950-1955; charge d'affaires, Government of Germany, Washington, 1951-1953; ambassador, Government of Germany, Washington, 1953-1958; European commissioner, Euratom, Brussels, 1958-1964.
Member Akademischer Seglerverein of Munich, Max-Planck Gesellschaft of Munich (sustaining).
Married Ilse Goebel (deceased 1963). 1 child, Juergen; married Helga Helena Finke, August 19, 1964.