John Alger Kirkpatrick

Background

Kirkpatrick, John Alger was born on May 2, 1930 in Drexell Hills, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Bolan and Gertrude Laura (Alger) Kirkpatrick.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Pennsylvania State University, 1959; Master of Science in Food Science, Rutgers University, 1995.

Career

Research chemist in lipids and flavors, Campbell Soup Company, Camden, New Jersey, 1960-1990; food scientist, Du Pont/Con Agra Ventures, Wilmington, Delaware, 1991-1993; environmental chemist Pennsylvania Department Envrion. Protection, S.E. Regional Field Office/Solid Waste Management, Conshohocken, since 1993.

Achievements

• John Alger Kirkpatrick has been listed as a notable Organic chemist, food scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Army, 1952-1953, European Theatre of Operations. Member Institute Food Technologists (professional), American Chemical Society, Society Mayflower Descendents of Pennsylvania.

Interests

• Avocations: camping, square and round dancing, traveling.

Connections

Married Helen M. Thompson, September 10, 1961 (deceased August 1966). Married Lois Arlene Fekelman, February 15, 1969. 1 child (deceased).

Father:

John Bolan Kirkpatrick

Mother:

Gertrude Laura (Alger) Kirkpatrick

Spouse:

Lois Arlene Fekelman

Spouse:

Helen M. Thompson

child:

(deceased) Kirkpatrick