Background
Punderson, John Oliver was born on October 28, 1918 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of James M. and Gertrude I. (Pruett) Punderson.
Punderson, John Oliver was born on October 28, 1918 in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Son of James M. and Gertrude I. (Pruett) Punderson.
Bachelor of Science, University Chicago, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1950.
Research chemist, research supervisor E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Company, Wilmington, Delaware, 1950-1972, research associate Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1972-1982. President Punderson Consultant Inc., Marietta, Ohio, from 1984. United States technical advisor International Standards Organization, Geneva, since 1978, International Electrotechnical Commission, Geneva, since 1977.
Adult leader Boy Scouts American, Wilmington, 1962-1972. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Chemical Society (emeritus), American Society for Testing and Materials (senior ), National Fire Protection Association, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta.
Married Frances M. Lee, February 1, 1947. Children: John O. Junior, Jeffrey L., Nancy C. Parr.