Background
Schlafer, John Leonard was born on April 5, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Raymond and Charlotte (Benninger) Schlafer.
Schlafer, John Leonard was born on April 5, 1940 in Freeport, Illinois, United States. Son of Ralph Raymond and Charlotte (Benninger) Schlafer.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University Illinois, Urbana, 1963. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, University Illinois, Urbana, 1963. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University Illinois, Urbana, 1965.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, Urbana, 1968.
Research engineer Whirlpool Corporation, St. Joseph, Michigan, 1968-1969, senior development engineer Evansville, Indiana, 1969-1975, manager systems engineering, 1976-1981, product manager St. Paul, 1982-1985. Principal engineer Rosemount, Inc., 1985-1987, engineering manager, 1987-1988, Ecowater Systems Inc., Woodbury, Minnesota, since 1988. Adjunct professor University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1986-1989.
President United Church of Christ, Evansville, 1981. Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Photographic Society of America.
Married Judith Ann Morrell, August 2, 1986. Children: John G., Michael L.