John Francis Schafer

Background

Schafer, John Francis was born on February 17, 1921 in Pullman, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Edwin George and Ella Frances (Miles) Schafer.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Washington State University, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1950.

Career

Assistant professor to professor plant pathology, Purdue University, 1949-1968; head department plant pathology, Kansas State University, 1968-1972; department chairman plant pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, 1972-1980; integrated pest management coordinator science and education, USDA, 1980-1981; acting national research program leader plant pathology Agricultural Research Service, USDA, 1981-1982; director cereal rust laboratory, USDA, St. Paul, 1982-1987; biological science collaborator, USDA, St. Paul, 1987-1995; retired, 1995. Visiting research professor Duquesne U., 1965-1966. Adjunct Professor plant pathology University of Minnesota, 1982-1992.

Achievements

• John Francis Schafer has been listed as a noteworthy plant pathologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Indiana Academy Science, American Phytopathol. Society (past president).

Member American Society Agronomy, Crop Science Society American.

Connections

Married Joyce A. Marcks, Aug.16, 1947. Children— Patricia, Janice, James.

Father:

Edwin George Schafer

Mother:

Ella Frances (Miles) Schafer

Spouse:

Joyce A. Marcks