Background
Zahn, John Joseph was born on May 8, 1932 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Anton and Veronica (Neihoff) Zahn.
Zahn, John Joseph was born on May 8, 1932 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States. Son of George Anton and Veronica (Neihoff) Zahn.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1954. Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics, University Wisconsin, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Mechanics, University Wisconsin, 1964.
Instructor, mechanics University Wisconsin, Madison, 1958—1964, lecturer, forest products, 1964—1993. Research engineer Forest Products Laboratory United States Department Agriculture, 1964—1993. With South Carolina United States Army, 1954-1956.
Served with South Carolina., United States Army, 1954-1956.Mem. American Society of Civil Engineers (Raymond C. Reese Research prize 1988), Federation American Scientists, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Nancy Josephine Turgeson, November 9, 1955 (divorced). Married second, Carol Marie Walsh, October 9, 1978 (divorced). Children: Margaret Emily, Elizabeth Ann, Rebecca Marie.