Background
Zehr, John E. was born on December 29, 1929 in Foosland, Illinois, United States.
Zehr, John E. was born on December 29, 1929 in Foosland, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Eureka College, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 1968.
Research associate, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, 1968-1970; research associate, U. Washington, Seattle, 1970-1972; assistant professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1972-1976; associate professor, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1976-1980; professor physiology, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1980; head physiology, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1988-1991; president, Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas, since 1991.
Member Illinois Heart Association (board directors 1986-1991, president 1989-1991).
Married Betty L. Zehr, December 7, 1951. Children: Terrence, Randall, Brent, Rhonda.