Background
Gondek, John Thomas was born on May 10, 1911 in St. Paul. Son of John and Rose (Young) Gondek.
Gondek, John Thomas was born on May 10, 1911 in St. Paul. Son of John and Rose (Young) Gondek.
Mechanical draftsman 3M, St. Paul, 1927-1928, National Battery Company, St. Paul, 1928, machinist, 1928-1929, branch manager Boston, 1929-1933. Chief engineer Philips Power & Light, Inc., Rock Island, Illinois, 1933-1936. Mechanical designer hydraulics and tools Northern Ordnance Company, Fridley, Minnesota, 1936-1954.
Owner, chief engineer Oildyne, Inc., Minneapolis, 1954-1965, Gondek Engineering, Minneapolis, from 1965.
Member Minnesota Fluid Power Society, Knights of Columbus (4th degree).
Married Margaret Jennie Oaks, February 27, 1937. Children: John, Sharon, Michael, Mary, Linda.