Background
Sheeler, John Briggs was born on October 25, 1921 in Anita, Iowa, United States. Son of Ivan Howard and Mildred Lucile (Briggs) Sheeler.
Sheeler, John Briggs was born on October 25, 1921 in Anita, Iowa, United States. Son of Ivan Howard and Mildred Lucile (Briggs) Sheeler.
Bachelor of Science, Iowa State University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1956.
Research assistant, Iowa Engineering Experiment Station, Ames, 1950-1956; assistant professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1956-1959; associate professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1959-1988; professor emeritus, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1988. Consultant Iowa Department Transportation, Ames, 1950-1988.
Coach, volunteer Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (Rifle and Pistol Team) Iowa State University, 1947-1988. Sergeant United States Marine Corps, 1941-1947. Fellow Iowa Academy of Sciences (emeritus).
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Rifle Association (life), American Legion (life), Masons, Moose, Kiwanis, Sigma Xi (emeritus).
Married Charlsee A. Pitt (divorced 1960). Married Mary Irene Squire, July 18, 1970. Children: John R., Daniel, Anne, Robert, William, Diane, James, John E.