Joseph Reese Steiger

Background

Steiger, Joseph Reese was born on February 20, 1938 in Hamilton, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel C. and Ruth (Pipher) Steiger.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Ohio State University, 1960; Master of Science in Soils, Ohio State University, 1967.

Career

Teacher science, 7-12, Buckeye Valley School District, Delaware, Ohio., 1961-1963; soil scientist-in-training, USDA Soil Conservation Svc., Dayton, Akron, Medina, Ohio., 1963-1970; soil scientist project leader, USDA Soil Conservation Svc., Bucyrus, Upper Sand, Ohio., 1970-1980; soil scientist project leader, USDA Soil Conservation Svc., Zanesville, Lancaster, Ohio., 1980-1994; soil scientist project leader, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Svc., Lancaster, 1995-1996; part time soil scientist, Fairfield Soil and Water Conservation District, Lancaster, Ohio., since 1996.

Achievements

• Joseph Reese Steiger has been listed as a notable Soil scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Diocesan Pastoral Council, Columbus, Ohio, 1994-1996. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Soil Science Society American, Soil and Water Conservation Society (certified professional in erosion and sediment control, Ohio chapter president-elect 1995, president 1996, Outstanding Member 1994), American Society Agronomy (certified profl.soil scientist), Association Ohio Pedologists (president 1991), Ohio Academy Science.

Connections

Married Carolyn J. Ruschau, December 29, 1965. Children: Peter D., Karen M., David E., Edward J.

Father:

Samuel C. Steiger

Mother:

Ruth (Pipher) Steiger

Spouse:

Carolyn J. Ruschau

child:

Peter D. Steiger

child:

David E. Steiger

child:

Edward J. Steiger

child:

Karen M. Steiger