Background
Banthin, John Frederick was born on October 19, 1897 in New York City. Son of John Frederick and Anna Marie (Geibner) Banthin.
Banthin, John Frederick was born on October 19, 1897 in New York City. Son of John Frederick and Anna Marie (Geibner) Banthin.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1921.
Mechanical engineer General Electric Company, 1921-1924. Plant layout and production engineer General Motors Corporation, 1924-1927. With Ford, Bacon & Davis, consultant and management engineers, 1927-1930.
President Banthin Engineering Company, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1930-1978.
With A.C., United States Army, 1918-1919. Fellow American Society of Mechanical Engineers (chapter president 1946-1947). Member American Society Military Engineers, American Ordnance Association, National Aeronautical Association, Connecticut Business and Industry Association, National Association of Manufacturers, Bridgeport Manufacturers Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Lions, Jesters, Shriners, Brooklawn Country Club, University Club.
Married Clare P. Reuther, November 8, 1923. Children: John Frederick, Clifford Richard, Mary Ann Banthin Wood.