Background
Jepson, Ivar Per was born on November 2, 1903 in Onnestad, Sweden. Son of Per and Maria (Lundgren) Jeppsson.
engineer manufacturer executive
Jepson, Ivar Per was born on November 2, 1903 in Onnestad, Sweden. Son of Per and Maria (Lundgren) Jeppsson.
Mechanical Engineering, Hassleholme Tekniska Skola, Sweden, 1922. Student of University Berlin (Germany).
Came to the United States, 1925, naturalized, 1935. Practiced with Swedish, German companies, 1922-1924. With Sunbeam Corporation (formerly Chicago Flexible Shaft Company), Chicago, 1925-1964, beginning as draftsman, successively tool designer, product designer, development engineer, manager development and research, 1925-1952, vice president charge product design, development and research, 1952-1964.
Served with Swedish Air Force, 1924-1925. Member Swedish Engineers Society Chicago. Clubs: Swedish (Chicago).
Married Lillian Borgman, December 21, 1929. Children: Brit Marie, Bert.