Background
Shellenberger, John Alfred was born on January 8, 1900 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Wilbur F. and Jennie A. (Johnston) Shellenberger.
Shellenberger, John Alfred was born on January 8, 1900 in Moline, Illinois, United States. Son of Wilbur F. and Jennie A. (Johnston) Shellenberger.
Bachelor of Science, University Washington, 1928. Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1929. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1939.
Assistant professor, U. Idaho, Moscow, 1929-1932; instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1932-1939; head biochemistry division, Rohm & Haas Company, Philadelphia, 1939-1942; head department grain science, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1944-1970; distinguished professor biochemistry, Kansas State University, Manhattan, 1970-1987. Consultant Government Argentina, 1942-1944, unites states department State, 1948-1951, United States Dept.Agr., 1952-1956.
(A classic technical work, much cited in bread research.)
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member International Association Cereal Chemists (president 1962-1964 C.H. Bailey award), American Chemical Society, American Association Cereal Chemists (president 1950-1955), Institute Food Technology Clubs: Country (Manhattan). Lodges: Rotary.
Married Annabel F. Gangnath, June 3, 1939. Children: Karen, Joan, Margo.