John Francis Wester

Background

Wester, John Francis was born on March 9, 1923 in Morenci, Arizona, United States. Son of James Raymond and Emma Letitia (Walton) Wester.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1944. Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1953. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1954.

Career

Ensign United States Navy, line officer, 1944-1948, naval aviator, 1949-1964. Project engineer Rocketdyne, McGregor, Texas, 1964-1967. Program manager Tracor, Austin, 1967-1971, system manager Washington, 1971-1974, division director Lexington Park, Maryland, 1975-1990.

Retired, since 1990.

Achievements

• John Francis Wester has been listed as a noteworthy aerospace engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Interests

• Sailing, golf.

Connections

Married Polly Ann Day, January 25, 1945 (divorced 1975). Children: James, Robin, Karen, John Junior. Married Helen Margaret Bullock, June 21, 1975.

Father:

James Raymond Wester

Mother:

Emma Letitia (Walton) Wester

Spouse:

Polly Ann Day

Spouse:

Helen Margaret Bullock

child:

James Wester

child:

Robin Wester

child:

Karen Wester

child:

John Junior Wester