Jay Sanford Koths

Background

Koths, Jay Sanford was born on July 22, 1926 in Taylor, Michigan, United States. Son of George William Koths and Elva Herman.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, 1948. Master of Science, Purdue University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, U. Massachusetts, 1967.

Commercial greenhouse manager, Boone, Iowa, Bloomington, Illinois and Milwaukee, 1950-1955.

Professor floriculture, extension floriculturist U.Conn., Storrs, 1955-1986, emeritus professor, 1986. Consultant in field

Career

Editor Connecticut

Achievements

• Jay Sanford Koths has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy, 1945-1946. Fellow American Society Horticultural Science (chairman floriculture working group 1978-1981, extension awardee). Member American Society Agronomy, International Society Horticultural Science, Sigma Xi, Beta Alpha Sigma, Gamma Sigma Delta.

Interests

• Antiques, tennis.

Connections

Married Margaret Louise Edwards. Children: Kirston, Gwen, Kim.

Father:

George William Koths

Mother:

Elva Herman

Spouse:

Margaret Louise Edwards

child:

Kim Koths

child:

Gwen Koths

child:

Kirston Koths