Background
Senft, John Franklin was born on April 13, 1933 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Melvin and Rhoda (Garber) Senft.
Senft, John Franklin was born on April 13, 1933 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Walter Melvin and Rhoda (Garber) Senft.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1955; Master of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, Purdue University, 1967.
Instructor forestry, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 1957-1959; instructor forestry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1959-1967; assistant professor, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1967-1972; associate professor forestry, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, since 1972. Consultant Agency for International Development, Brazil, 1972, USDA, Madison, Wisconsin, 1980.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1955-1957. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, Forest Products Research Society (section president 1990-1991), Society Wood Science and Technology.
Married Kathryn Anna Glatfelter, January 20, 1958. Children: Dan (deceased), Nancy.