Background
Kelker, James Joseph Arthur was born on May 20, 1906 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Arthur Dennis and Clara (Kukuk) Kelker.
Kelker, James Joseph Arthur was born on May 20, 1906 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. Son of Arthur Dennis and Clara (Kukuk) Kelker.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Purdue University, 1929, P.C.E., 1933.
May 1954); children—Francis James, Nancy Lee. Married second, Elizabeth Houston, November 3, 1961. Engineer to vice president Ohio Oil Corporation, Marshall, Illinois, 1929-1931, engineer Shreveport (Louisiana) division, 1931-1941, 46-61.
Private practice consultant civil engineer, Shreveport, 1961-1973. Scoutmaster, Norweia council Boy Scouts American, 1951-1973.
Served to colonel Artillery, Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Legion, Contour, Delta Chi, Chi Epsilon. Rotarian (honorary).
Married Elizabeth McGaughey, June 17, 1932 (deceased.; married second, Elizabeth Houston, November 3, 1961. Children: Francis James, Nancy Lee.