Background
Foelker, Henry Edward was born on April 1, 1927 in Rio Hondo, Texas, United States. Son of Walter Edward and Rose Mary (Kundinger) Foelker.
Foelker, Henry Edward was born on April 1, 1927 in Rio Hondo, Texas, United States. Son of Walter Edward and Rose Mary (Kundinger) Foelker.
Pre-engineering studies, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, 1948. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Arts and Industry, Kingsville, 1950. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, Texas, 1951.
Engineer in training Central Power & Light, San Benito, Texas, 1950-1954, distribution protection engineer Corpus Christi, 1954-1995. Instructor in electrical machinery Corpus Christi (Texas) University, 1968-1969. Instructor alternating current Del Mar Technology Institute, Corpus Christi, 1974-1978.
Neighborhood commissioner Boy Scouts of America, Corpus Christi, Tex/. 1968-1972. 1st Class Petty Officer United States Navy, 1945-1946. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life, senior ), Texas Society Professional Engineers, Joint Engineers Coun (treasurer), Power Engineer Society (section chairman), Professional Activities Committee Engineers (section chairman).
Married Retta Belle Stanford, June 6, 1953. Children: Lori, Jim, Gwen, John, Margi, Emily.