Homer Theodore Erickson

Background

Erickson, Homer Theodore was born on March 8, 1925 in Pulaski, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Elmer and Luella (Thorson) Erickson.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Wisconsin, 1951; Master of Sciences, University Wisconsin, 1953; Professor Honoris Causa, University of Wisconsin, 1954; Professor Honorus Causa, Federal U., Vicosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 1963.

Career

Assistant professor, U. Maine, 1954-1956 member of faculty, Purdue University, 1956, since 1956; professor horticulture, Purdue University, 1964-1992; professor emeritus, Purdue, U., since 1993; head department, Purdue University, 1967-1975. Research center coordinator with Spanish government, Zaragoza, 1975-1976. Consultant in horticulture, Ghana, 1972, Brazil, 1982, Liberia, 1984, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Jamaica, 1985, Zaire, 1986.

Achievements

• Homer Theodore Erickson has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulture educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 946-47. Member American Society Horticultural Science, National Audubon Society, Delta Theta Sigma. Founder, honorary member Brazilian Horticultural Society.

Connections

Married Carolyn J. Cochran, September 10, 1955. Children— Ann, Jean, Charles, Neal.

Father:

Elmer Erickson

Mother:

Luella (Thorson) Erickson

Spouse:

Carolyn J. Cochran