Background
Steffy, John Richard was born on May 1, 1924 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Milton Grill and Zoe Minerva (Fry) Steffy.
educator nautical archaeologist
Steffy, John Richard was born on May 1, 1924 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Milton Grill and Zoe Minerva (Fry) Steffy.
Student, Pennsylvania Area College, Lancaster, 1946—1947. Student, Milwaukee School Engineering, 1947—1949.
Partner M.G. Steffy & Sons, Denver, 1950-1972. Ship reconstructor Kyrenia Ship Project, Cyprus, 1972-1973, Institute Nautical Archaeology, College Station, Texas, 1973—2007. From lecturer to professor anthropology Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1976-1988, Sara W. and George O. Yamani professor nautical archaeology, 1989-1990, professor emeritus, 1990—2007.
Lecturer on ship construction. With United States Navy, 1942-1945.
Secretary Denver Borough Authority, Pennsylvania, 1962-1972.
Married Esther Lucille Koch, October 20, 1951 (deceased 1991). Children: David Alan, Loren Craig.