John Frantz Bell

Background

Bell, John Frantz was born on January 8, 1914 in Lucerne, Indiana, United States. Son of George Albert and Nora Fern (Clary) Bell.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Purdue University, 1938.

Career

Television engineer, Zenith Radio Corporation, Des Plaines, Illinois, 1939-1978; owner, Bell Associations, Phoenix, 1978-1983; owner, Alphomega, Los Angeles, since 1983; staff writer, National Educator, 1988-1992. Chairman R4 Electronic Industries Association, Washington, 1972-1978.

Membership

Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life member, chairman Chicago section fellow awards committee 1972-1976).

Interests

• Writing.

Connections

Married Ruth Ethel Jacoby. Children: Diana Joyce (deceased), Leslie Allen, Robert Loren, Janis Lucinda, Elizabeth Janine.

Father:

George Albert Bell

Mother:

Nora Fern (Clary) Bell

Spouse:

Ruth Ethel Jacoby

child:

Diana Joyce Bell (deceased)

child:

Elizabeth Janine Bell

child:

Robert Loren Bell

child:

Janis Lucinda Bell

child:

Leslie Allen Bell