Background
Happel, Henry William was born on December 4, 1911 in Brooklyn. Son of Henry W. and Ottilee (Kieselbach) Happel.
Happel, Henry William was born on December 4, 1911 in Brooklyn. Son of Henry W. and Ottilee (Kieselbach) Happel.
AB magna cum laude, Williams College, 1933; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1936.
With General Counsel's office, United States Navy, 1944-1945; with, Brown, Wood, Fuller, Caldwell & Ivey, New York City, 1936-1990; partner, Brown, Wood, Fuller, Caldwell & Ivey, New York City, 1943-1990.
Secretary Charles E. Merrill Trust. Trustee Nichols Foundation, Yorkshire Fund. Board directors Spence-Chapin Adoption Agency.
Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Bar. Association of City of New York, West SideTennis Club (Board of Governors 1942-1944, 55-56, secretary 1959-1961), Quogue Club, Field Club (Board of Governors, secretary 1950-1960, 73-90), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Alice M. Hicks, September 14, 1935. 1 childre, Henry William III.