Background
Sheffel, Irving Eugene was born on July 5, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Jennie (Leibson) Sheffel.
Psychiatric institution executive
Sheffel, Irving Eugene was born on July 5, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Joseph and Jennie (Leibson) Sheffel.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1939; Master of Public Administration, Harvard University, 1946; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Washburn U., 1987.
Inspector, wage and hour division, Department Labor, Chicago, 1940-1941; management and budget analyst, VA, Washington, 1946-1948; budget analyst, United States bureau of Budget, Washington, 1948-1949; controller, treasurer, Menninger Foundation, Topeka, 1949-1973; vice president, Menninger Foundation, 1973-1993; vice president emeritus, Menninger Foundation, since 1993. Instructor Menninger School Psychiatry.
Board directors Washburn University Art Center, since 1969, president, 1971-1973. Treasurer Karl Menninger lector series, since 1983. Served to major United States Army, 1942-1945.
Fellow Association Mental Health Administrators (charter). Member American Society Public Administration (charter), Topeka Opera Society (treasurer since 1985).
Married Beth Silver, August 2, 1942 (deceased). 1 child, Anita (deceased). Married Peggy Shelton, April 6, 1996.